Getting 4K with Classe SSP-800


We have a nice but older home theater setup with a classe ssp-800, classe multi channel amps and B&W 800 series speakers.  We now have a new Sony 4K TV and a 4K apple TV and we want to get the 4k video and the best quality 5.1 audio going through the classe ssp-800 preamp that we have - is there anything out there that would help us with this? Audio extractors?  Etc. We would prefer not to replace the preamp if possible. 

 

Thanks

 

Jaqui

 

 

jaqui

Showing 1 response by sunshdw

Run your sources into the preamp in 1080p. 80% of people can't tell the difference between 1080p and 4k, also when you stream 4k content you aren't getting that resolution nor HD audio because its compressed. 

On a side note, your SSP and the Anthem D2V are still ones at the top best sounding surround preamps. When you replace it, take a look at the Anthem AVM 90. In my opinion it bests yours and the D2V but not by a wide margin. The AVM 70 would be a lateral move sonically but get you all the newest technology.