Good Processor


I know this has been discussed before and have read most of the posts. However, I haven't seen one that addressed this question. For good stereo what is a better option? Going with an older high end pro like a meridian 861 version 2.8/4 or Halcro 100 OR buying a newer unit such as the Integra 80.2/3. If I purchased the Integra it would be easy to setup with little in cables given the HD audio formats. With the older units I would be processing HT in my Oppo and using the 5.1 output into the processor.
jamesw20
Tcatman wrote: So... working through the Audyssey site... It turns out that only MultEQ XT32 will process the main LR channels along with the sub. Every other Audyssey product processes the surrounds and sub only.
You are mistaken. All implementations of Audyssey (other than 2EQ) will process the main LR channels and the sub.
'Tcatman'good story, you understand it very well. Keep one thing in mind. Subwoofers which are sealed and have only the speakerunit at the front side will get the best results by far. The last few months many people were surprised by the stealth quality of my subwoofer with Audessey Pro. They aks me; can you arange it for me as well. Next few months I will do some audio presentations with Audessey pro. I also will talk about the difference between 2 and 3-dimensional sound. I have already professional camera for full hd recording for recording my presentations. So more people can see and hear were I am talking about.
what does this mean from Audessy's web site

MultEQ
Our standard resolution room correction solution that uses mid-level resolution filters for satellites and subwoofers.

MultEQ XT
Our advanced resolution room correction solution with high resolution equalization filters for satellites and subwoofers.

I may be wrong... but that is not what the web site implies.

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?bhome&1358429802&openflup&41&4#41
Audessey has different levels in room correction. You read the differences on there website.
I am still confused... I reread the following in the Audessy web site. (see below) What am I missing Kr4?

They claim that xt32
The ultra high resolution filters are applied to all channels including the subwoofers

while the processing for their entry product
that uses basic resolution filters for the satellites, but does not apply a filter to the subwoofers

See below for the complete text from their web page....

The mortal reader would conclude . ..only xt32 will digitally process the LR mains and subwoofer. I infer that xt32 has some macro that applies the settings for 2.1 redbook listening...
So.. What should I look at on their website..
(Inquiring minds would also like to know what kind of chip would process high resolution blu ray audio for all of the channels at the resolution they are claiming...IN REAL TIME..)


MultEQ XT32
Our newest and most accurate room correction solution with more than ten thousand individual control points allowing finer details of the roomÂ’s problems to be captured and corrected. The ultra high resolution filters are applied to all channels including the subwoofers, with the most obvious benefit being heard in the low frequency range where correction is needed the most.
MultEQ XT
Our advanced resolution room correction solution with high resolution equalization filters for satellites and subwoofers. Most products with MultEQ XT are installer-ready and can be calibrated by an Audyssey Registered Installer to provide even higher performance for even the most demanding large or odd-shaped rooms.

MultEQ
Our standard resolution room correction solution that uses mid-level resolution filters for satellites and subwoofers.
2EQ
Our basic resolution room correction solution that uses basic resolution filters for the satellites, but does not apply a filter to the subwoofers.