It sounds like you intend to use your processor in the same way I use mine, sharing HT and two channel listening in your main living area. The CasaNova is very close to the quality of the starting DACS of the Casablanca which is one of the best sounding pre/pros ever. Theta does a better job with Digital to Analog conversion that just about anyone. Theta's approach of using daughter boards for upgradability makes good sense and the CasaNova will never be an out of date product because of this. Theta is also coming out with a new version soon in the wake of the Casablanca III.
Krell home theater standard 2 vs. Theta Casa Nova
Hello audio Gurus!
I am in the process of building up a 2 ch and home theater that will also serve in a limited capacity as a living room. I have some Bel Canto amps, and now I need to decide on the procesor which will need to do excellent 2 channel, home theater and sacd/ dvd-a( which I am new to). I just came across these two processors at a good price at a local 2nd hand audio place. Can anyone comment on how well they will work for me? I unfortunately will not likely be able to home audition them. I may not even be able to hear them pre purchase so I will be leaning heavily on the advise received here. I am also deciding on speakers but that is another can of worms/thread but it is looking like vr4jr or eggleston rosa/fontains if that helps with "synergy" considerations.
Thanks in advance!
Sam
I am in the process of building up a 2 ch and home theater that will also serve in a limited capacity as a living room. I have some Bel Canto amps, and now I need to decide on the procesor which will need to do excellent 2 channel, home theater and sacd/ dvd-a( which I am new to). I just came across these two processors at a good price at a local 2nd hand audio place. Can anyone comment on how well they will work for me? I unfortunately will not likely be able to home audition them. I may not even be able to hear them pre purchase so I will be leaning heavily on the advise received here. I am also deciding on speakers but that is another can of worms/thread but it is looking like vr4jr or eggleston rosa/fontains if that helps with "synergy" considerations.
Thanks in advance!
Sam