pre-amp processor

@maxwave 

I don't need the phono stage.

My thoughts were that the Acurus is both hardware and software upgradeable I don't think the Lyngdorf is I don't want to have to keep buying new units every few years. 

@dsk3 
The add above is from a dealer

You can communicate with the dealer through USAudio mart

Just ask him about the upgradability of the Lyngdrof

@dsk3

If Lyngdrof MP 60 2.1 is hardware and firmware upgradeable ( the later , I am sure ) the 3000$ rebate will pay you the next hardware upgrade .

@dsk3

Lyngdorf MP 40 upgrade to 2.1 Febuary 01 2021

So the Lyngdorf processors are ´´ hardware upgradebeable ´´

´´ The processor 2.1 upgrade program offered to current owners will be similar to the upgrade program that is offered for Lyngdorf MP-60 and Steinway & Sons P300. ´´

@maxwave 

Thanks for all the input it looks like I'm being steered towards the Lyngdorf rather than the Acurus. I'm going to take all the advice I've been given and go that route.

Thanks again