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Bryston SP-2 & HDMI

I am assembling a home theater system for the first time and recently purchased a used Bryston SP-2 as my processor. I noticed that Bryston does not include any sort of HDMI connection on the SP-2 or the video switcher they sell seperately. Can anyone enlighten me as to why this might be, and if it is a big deal or not?
cldinsmore
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kr4
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The reason why is that this was designed before HDMI became the standard for HD audio codecs. Their new SP-3 will have HDMI.

Is it a big deal? Yes, if you expect to get the best audio from BluRay discs and, now also, SACD.

Kal
cldinsmore OP
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Thanks Kr4. Do you know if the SP-2 will be upgradeable to the SP-3?
cldinsmore OP
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Never mind Kr4. I just pulled up some info. Looks like they are going to have a trad-in program of some sort for SP-2 owners. It says a fully loaded SP-3 will go for around $10,000.
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kr4
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Well, depending on the trade-in deal, you might consider alternative prepros that cost less.

Kal
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