My next surround processor is from miniDSP!

Looks impressive, but what you need 16 outputs for?

Looks impressive, but what you need 16 outputs for?

Given the customer base, I'd say the biggest reason is active bi/triamping.  You could use it to build 3 x 3-way active front speakers and still have 7 more channels.

@spinner5150 - given the prices right now and built-in Parametric EQ capabilities of the Yammies I may try to find one instead. 

That's a lot of channels. I still don't have places for more than 5.2. I have two more speakers. I guess if I had a dedicated room.

I see miniDSP is Hong Kong based.  I had assumed incorrectly was US based.

Interestingly, I recently purchased a Topping DAC via Amazon that ships from China and the price appeared to not be impacted by tariffs.  

Maybe Bezos gets special favors for making movies that market the right people?  Who knows.

BTW the remote was missing for the open-box Topping when received and I was able to contact their vendor's (in China) customer service via Amazon and they shipped a remote from China that arrived exactly one week later and had excellent tracking every step along the way.  Good customer service!