Upgrade B&K Ref 20 to Proceed AVP?


Have been thinking about an upgrade for a while and now have a chance to pick up an AVP at a very good price. My main interest is 2 channel and though the ref 20 does a good job the reviews I have read on the avp sound like it is great at 2 channel and a step up for h/t.
Any opinions on this upgrade?
Thanks
Steve
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Showing 1 response by flrnlamb

nice thing about these is you can buy one, and sell if y ou don't like! I mean it's not like you're risking anything, and had to buy it new at some store with no return policy -which is nice (lol). Also, don't know your system pieces to match things up. So, it depends. The proceed is pretty clear, but "cool" in tonality, slightly tipped up on top end. It's got good dynamics - channel separation is better on newer pre's though.
another point is that there's no DSP room correction on these older units, which is a huge sonic advantage in all but the most massive acoustical spaces! So, there's that.
I think you should try it, and sell if you don't like - that way you'll "know".