Be careful not to invest too much in anything that doesn't offer a path to upgrade. The new lossless Dolby and DTS codecs are just around the corner and you'll most likely need HDMI inputs to derive the most benefit from these new formats. Multichannel inputs are wonderful but often create headaches when it comes to bass management or the require additional A to D and D to A steps in the process. Anthem and Theta are likely to offer appropriate upgrades when the formats have been established. It is advisable to check with the manufacturer for the other models on your list before taking the leap. Good luck!
I need help for processor selection
Linn 5 channel amp AV5125
Linn Espek speakers, front and rear
Linn Ekwal center
cheap cd player
cheap dvd player
Transparent cables/interconnects
Panasonic HDTV
That is my setup and now I need a processor. I listen to music/movies about 50/50. I thought if I got a good enough processor, I would not need to upgrade my dvd/cd players for awhile (letting the processor do the processing). Is that flawed logic?
I know I should listen before I buy, but that is tough. That being said, give me some ideas please. My budget is under 3K. Some thoughts I had:
Linn 5103 (no PLII and no DVD-audio a real negative, also concerned with age of unit)
Rotel 1066 (nice price, worried it might not be good enough)
Linn Unidisk SC (unidisk player plus a processor but blows my budget)
Bryston SP1.7
Sunfire (I don't need a tuner though)
Meridian 568.2
Anthem
Classe
I have not listened to ANY of the above, so give me some feedback. Component video switching would be nice but not a must. I can run it direct.
Please help. Thanks.
Linn Espek speakers, front and rear
Linn Ekwal center
cheap cd player
cheap dvd player
Transparent cables/interconnects
Panasonic HDTV
That is my setup and now I need a processor. I listen to music/movies about 50/50. I thought if I got a good enough processor, I would not need to upgrade my dvd/cd players for awhile (letting the processor do the processing). Is that flawed logic?
I know I should listen before I buy, but that is tough. That being said, give me some ideas please. My budget is under 3K. Some thoughts I had:
Linn 5103 (no PLII and no DVD-audio a real negative, also concerned with age of unit)
Rotel 1066 (nice price, worried it might not be good enough)
Linn Unidisk SC (unidisk player plus a processor but blows my budget)
Bryston SP1.7
Sunfire (I don't need a tuner though)
Meridian 568.2
Anthem
Classe
I have not listened to ANY of the above, so give me some feedback. Component video switching would be nice but not a must. I can run it direct.
Please help. Thanks.