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HK Signature 2.0 or NuForce AVP-16

I've started to rethink my original idea of getting an HK AVR-247 as a pre-pro for stereo/surround. Current contenders are the HK Sig 2.0 and NuForce AVP-16 for ~$300 and ~$900, respectively. I love the minimalistic look of the Sig 2.0, but am concerned about its digital processing of analog inputs. I'm also open to other options. One of which is to forget all this and hold off for a GFA-750.

I see that the NuForce is highly regarded here, but is there anyone who has heard either or all and can offer insight? My priority is music w/ HT as an added bonus. As I've yet to hear either unit, I'm currently leaning towards Sig 2.0 b/c of price and minimalistic look, but SQ takes priority. Below is my current set-up.

Adcom GFA-5802
Adcom GTP-500II
Boston Acoustics VR3 - front
Boston Acoustics CR75 - rear
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I recall many reports of people having issues with the HK unit. You might want to run a search on hometheaterforum and audioasylum.

Shopping for a "2ch centric" home theater precessor of yesteryear is fun as hell IMO. You can get really awesome soudning stuff.

For example;

You see Meridan 561/565 come up every once in a while for well under $500. A Proceed PAV/PDSD combo went for $550 on ebay last week. Also- Angstrom stuff comes up every once in a while. The 100 is pretty basic but incredible sounding with Theta designed DACs. Lexicon Dc-1 can also be had for under $500 but I see that is a more HT centric product.
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