ARNiTECT
Established Member
Hi All!
I am looking into upgrading my Audiolab 8200AP processor.
The Audiolab 8200AP is fantastic, especially with Bluray Audio music, but I have an odd shaped room and I feel like I am missing out on a convincing full surround immersion. I have heard good things about Dirac Live. I have looked into the miniDSP nanoAVR DL, but this is making my system even more complicated and only has 2x HDMI inputs.
I only need an AV Processor, but these tend to be expensive when compared to using an AV Receiver as a 'processor only' and I would like to keep the cost under £2000.
I've been looking at the following with Dirac Live:
NAD T 758 V3
Arcam FMJ AVR390
Would these be of equal or better sound quality than my 8200AP? What other AV Processors or Receivers should I be considering, is there anything 'just round the corner' I should wait for?
...I also need to consider a future upgrade my Audiolab 8200CDQ stereo preamp/DAC.
Current setup:
LG 55" OLED 1080p (5.1 out via optical)
Panasonic DMP-BDT700EB
Virgin Media TiVo
Squeezbox Touch
Audiolab 8200AP (7.1 channel pre processor)
Audiolab 8200CDQ (DAC, preamp, CD, AV bypass)
Bryston 9B SST (5 channel power for PMCs)
Audiolab M-PWR (2 channel power for KEFs)
PMC Twenty5 26 (front)
PMC Twenty5 C (centre)
PMC DB1i (Surround for 5.1/Rear for 7.1)
KEF T101 (surround for 7.1)
SVS SB2000
I am looking into upgrading my Audiolab 8200AP processor.
The Audiolab 8200AP is fantastic, especially with Bluray Audio music, but I have an odd shaped room and I feel like I am missing out on a convincing full surround immersion. I have heard good things about Dirac Live. I have looked into the miniDSP nanoAVR DL, but this is making my system even more complicated and only has 2x HDMI inputs.
I only need an AV Processor, but these tend to be expensive when compared to using an AV Receiver as a 'processor only' and I would like to keep the cost under £2000.
I've been looking at the following with Dirac Live:
NAD T 758 V3
Arcam FMJ AVR390
Would these be of equal or better sound quality than my 8200AP? What other AV Processors or Receivers should I be considering, is there anything 'just round the corner' I should wait for?
...I also need to consider a future upgrade my Audiolab 8200CDQ stereo preamp/DAC.
Current setup:
LG 55" OLED 1080p (5.1 out via optical)
Panasonic DMP-BDT700EB
Virgin Media TiVo
Squeezbox Touch
Audiolab 8200AP (7.1 channel pre processor)
Audiolab 8200CDQ (DAC, preamp, CD, AV bypass)
Bryston 9B SST (5 channel power for PMCs)
Audiolab M-PWR (2 channel power for KEFs)
PMC Twenty5 26 (front)
PMC Twenty5 C (centre)
PMC DB1i (Surround for 5.1/Rear for 7.1)
KEF T101 (surround for 7.1)
SVS SB2000