Something to consider with DSP/DRC recommendations is the age of the review or discussion. I'm seriously considering a miniDSP unit using Dirac Live and have been reading reviews and comparisons with other DSP/DRC options. What I've noticed is that miniDSP is expanding their line of products with more options and flexibility built in. And the Dirac Live software has been improving as well. So comparisons with other DSP/DRC options from three years ago may not be relevant and even discussions from a year ago should be put into context.
The world of DSP/DRC is changing rapidly and it pays to stay updated.
Regards,
Tom