Folks
I'd been looking at the possibility of decoding sound in an HTPC and running directly to a 5 channel power amplifier but, as ralphmalph suggested, it ain't quite that easy! As a result I'm now wondering if you lovely people can recommend a surround sound processor.
I don't need any form of amplification (but don't mind it being there so long as the 5 channels have pre outs), I can survive without video switching (although I'd much prefer to have it if HDMI), and I don't mind about the very latest formats so long as it will deal with at least DD/DTS in 5.1 format. So far so easy. The problem is that I have a very limited size envelope - no more than 42cm to include cables and radii at the rear and (ideally) any controls at the front. It seems most of the "standard" units are about 5-10cm too deep to fit the bill (incidentally max width is 50cm and height about 25cm). Any suggestions for a decent quality unit would be very much appreciated. In terms of quality/price, it'll be paired with something like a Linn AV5125 or Majik5100 and probably Definitive Technology speakers.
Oh, and apparently silver and titanium is now passé, so black would be ideal.
Thanks in advance,
Al
I'd been looking at the possibility of decoding sound in an HTPC and running directly to a 5 channel power amplifier but, as ralphmalph suggested, it ain't quite that easy! As a result I'm now wondering if you lovely people can recommend a surround sound processor.
I don't need any form of amplification (but don't mind it being there so long as the 5 channels have pre outs), I can survive without video switching (although I'd much prefer to have it if HDMI), and I don't mind about the very latest formats so long as it will deal with at least DD/DTS in 5.1 format. So far so easy. The problem is that I have a very limited size envelope - no more than 42cm to include cables and radii at the rear and (ideally) any controls at the front. It seems most of the "standard" units are about 5-10cm too deep to fit the bill (incidentally max width is 50cm and height about 25cm). Any suggestions for a decent quality unit would be very much appreciated. In terms of quality/price, it'll be paired with something like a Linn AV5125 or Majik5100 and probably Definitive Technology speakers.
Oh, and apparently silver and titanium is now passé, so black would be ideal.
Thanks in advance,
Al