UrbanT
Distinguished Member
Guys, some thoughts would be much appreciated on this dilemna. I have searched and read many threads on the processor subject, but I'm still confused/uncertain.
The dilemna is that I may well be able to have a 7.1 set up soon, where at the mo I only have 5.1. I want the following:
. 7.1 (obviously)
. an analogue connection for my CD23T which I love
. a 5.1 input for DVDA/SACD
Tag Mclaren
Pro's
. already own an upgradeable unit
. great in movies
con's
. cannot use bypass for CD and DVDA/SACD at the same time
. questionable bypass ability
. expensive upgrade
Meridian 568.2
Pro's
. affordable 2nd hand
. already 7.1
. great for movies
Con's
. no bypass for CD23?
. no inputs for DVDA/SACD
Arcam AV8
Pro's
. affordable new with discount
. already 7.1
. best as music pre-amp?
. seperate input for DVDA/SACD
. video options
Con's
. not as good as other 2 for movie decoding?
I'm trying to gain a balanced system for movies and music, both are important, and its not practical to have 2 seperate systems.
It should also be taken into account that at the same time, I might buy my first projector and HTPC. I have no knowledge on either subject so have no idea how this may effect any opinions, other than if I had to lose DVDA/SACD as I didn't have the 757 anymore, so be it.
All equipment in my sig, looking forward to some healthy comments
The dilemna is that I may well be able to have a 7.1 set up soon, where at the mo I only have 5.1. I want the following:
. 7.1 (obviously)
. an analogue connection for my CD23T which I love
. a 5.1 input for DVDA/SACD
Tag Mclaren
Pro's
. already own an upgradeable unit
. great in movies
con's
. cannot use bypass for CD and DVDA/SACD at the same time
. questionable bypass ability
. expensive upgrade
Meridian 568.2
Pro's
. affordable 2nd hand
. already 7.1
. great for movies
Con's
. no bypass for CD23?
. no inputs for DVDA/SACD
Arcam AV8
Pro's
. affordable new with discount
. already 7.1
. best as music pre-amp?
. seperate input for DVDA/SACD
. video options
Con's
. not as good as other 2 for movie decoding?
I'm trying to gain a balanced system for movies and music, both are important, and its not practical to have 2 seperate systems.
It should also be taken into account that at the same time, I might buy my first projector and HTPC. I have no knowledge on either subject so have no idea how this may effect any opinions, other than if I had to lose DVDA/SACD as I didn't have the 757 anymore, so be it.
All equipment in my sig, looking forward to some healthy comments