Anyone try and compare the Halcro SSP 100 or 80?

what are HDMI switching capabilites for Lexicon vs Halcro vs Meridien? I saw a review Halcro somewhere they encountered some issues...some players working some not, like the nwe Toshiba HD DVD players. Can anyone comment on the three unit's performance in this regard?

or, (hey I am a novice at this) is it better just to get a sep HDMI switcher and route audio signals to the pre/pro in general?

Also interesting to see new pre/pro from Krell has come out...with same styling as their evolution series, and I guess above their showcase range...says HDMI capable but did not look into details....yet

The Lexicon (the new HD version), Halcro, Anthem are the HMDI capable ones I have seen so far though scaling as u say may differ in real abilites.

I starting to wonder whether I should get a separate HDMI capable scaler/switch and just use the pre/pro for audio. Choices would certainly widen then...for example there are the more analogue oriented multi channel pre such as CJ, Theta, etc

this is getting more confusing each time I think about it (how to build a sep home theatre from my current 2 channel system as I move houses)

thanks Darrell...let us know how things compare once you get a chance

Has anyone tried McIntosh's new controller?