New Classic Parasound AV Controller 7100

[bass007]

Just seen this on the CSE Solutions website its priced at £2000, just wondering has anyone got one? because I am considering a this or a second hand Lexicon MC1, which is much cheaper, which would make a worthwhile an improvement on My Onkyo 898THX Amp and Parasound 1205A Power Amp, which I just recently got, and is truly amazing!!

[gizlaroc]

The MC1 is a good processor, but is it just for films or music too?

That will make a big difference, the Meridian is a good partner to Parasound amplification, and there have been some silly prices on the 568 units.

[bass007]

purely just for movies, and any views on the new parasound

[gizlaroc]

Don't know, never heard it, not even seen the specs.

[bass007]

look here and scroll down, I have also seen it on the CRT Projectors website:

http://www.csesolutions.co.uk/produc...RAND=Parasound

[Henry]

Just interested to see what "HDMI Ready Architecture" actually means!

[gizlaroc]

Looks interesting.

It says that an HDMI input/output board is an option, so that will be what the "HDMI Ready Architecture" bit means.

I prefered the Halo C2 over the MC1 but prefered the Lexicon MC8 over the C2, however I ended up selling the MC8 and getting another 568.2, pain in the arse for video switching but I just wanted the sound quality in the end.
I wouldn't expect the new Parasound to be as good as the Halo range, so I would think you could get far better for your money, unless you have to buy new?

There have been used Meridian 568 units going for £1200, combine that with a Zektor compoent switcher for £300 and for £1500 you have a fantaic set up which is completely seemless in operation.