pre-amp processor

@maxwave 

I don't need the phono stage.

My thoughts were that the Acurus is both hardware and software upgradeable I don't think the Lyngdorf is I don't want to have to keep buying new units every few years. 

@dsk3 
The add above is from a dealer

You can communicate with the dealer through USAudio mart

Just ask him about the upgradability of the Lyngdrof

@dsk3

If Lyngdrof MP 60 2.1 is hardware and firmware upgradeable ( the later , I am sure ) the 3000$ rebate will pay you the next hardware upgrade .

@dsk3

Lyngdorf MP 40 upgrade to 2.1 Febuary 01 2021

So the Lyngdorf processors are ´´ hardware upgradebeable ´´

´´ The processor 2.1 upgrade program offered to current owners will be similar to the upgrade program that is offered for Lyngdorf MP-60 and Steinway & Sons P300. ´´

@maxwave 

Thanks for all the input it looks like I'm being steered towards the Lyngdorf rather than the Acurus. I'm going to take all the advice I've been given and go that route.

Thanks again

@maxwave 

I ordered the Lyngdorf mp-60 2.1

After convercing with the Acurus sales rep about the ACT 4 vs the Lyngdorf he stated that the Lyngdorf was not hardware and software upgradeable, which is false (Lyngdorf contacted me and stated that their product is in fact both hardware and software upgradeable). That statement by the rep made my mind up, you should at least be truthful about the products and rely on the quality of your products to sell themselves.

@dsk3

Have you talked to an Acurus dealer or with Indy Audio Labs ?
I hope , you had the same rebate than the add on US Audio mart.

With Lyngdorf , you will own a highly regarded brand.

They will still be there in 10 years .

let us know about your thoughs when your unit will be calibrated and burned in

Take a look at @rbertalotto   thread this morning

Pierre

@maxwave 

I had an email conversation with IAL sales vp his inacurate statement led me to Lyngdorf. Will do once I receive it ,set it up,calibrate and burn in.

I ordered the Lyngdorf mp-60 2.1

Good for you!!!  Their room correction is legendary and I totally think you made the right decision and will be thrilled with the results.  I’ll just say, I’m jealous, and please report back on what I’m sure are going to be fantastic results.  I heard a TacT room correction (the former company of Lyngdorf) and the results were nothing short of stunning.  And that was his OLDER technology.  IMHO, you made the right choice!

I’m no a big fan of most EQ programs either, but Lyngdorf room correction is very advanced and I’d be surprised if it didn’t yield positive results. 

All I can tell you is I heard TacT’s room correction in a roughly $200k system, and with the room correction turned off the system sounded broken to the point where I’d never consider listening without it — it was that significant.  I think maybe they’re thinking of the standard EQ programs on most AVRs and prepros that I wouldn’t use either, but I can assure you Lyngdorf is light years ahead of those programs. 

@soix

My reference at that time for this discussion was about the Home Theater processor room calibration , not AVR.

The likes of  Anthem , Lyngdorf , McIntosh , Audiocontrol , Trinnov

I think , it is like a religion or ´´ Art  ´´ .   Very subjective .  You beleive or you don’t . You like or you don’t .

Check out the Anthem AVM90, if it ever gets here...

Anthem AVM90  with  ARC Genesis  room calibration

19 channels 

Availlable : Winter 2022 
I wonder if Anthem processor are hardware upgradeable ?

HDMI 2.1        
DTS X Pro

Anthem AVM 90

• HDMI board is upgradeable to accommodate possible future hardware updates
• Both surround sound processors have decoding for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, and IMAX Enhanced.