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What's Good 5.1 pre/pre with DD, DTS, DPL II

I decided to go 5.1 instead 7.1 at this time. Take some complexity out of it.

I figured what I'm goning to use the most is DD or DTS for DVD movies, and DPL II for VHS or TV viewing and occasionally for Music beside the good old 2ch stereo.

DPL II and DTS Neo:6 is equivalent and I heard DPL II is better .

So, DD, DTS, DPLII and
good internal DAC for CD playing.
5.1 analog input will be nice but not really necessary

What are the pre/pro choices for this at around $1500 - $2500 street price.
eandylee

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jamesw20
270 posts
 
Meridian, Meridian, and Meridian. The 561 and 568 can be picked up at good prices. Upgradable via internet software.

JWH
jamesw20
270 posts
 
Addendum:
Bryston is a great unit but is primarily known for fine stereo not HT. If you want both go with Meridian or Theta.

JWH
jamesw20
270 posts
 
The 20 bit has less processing power than the 24 bit. I use the 561 and had the 568 for about six months. Like yourself, 5.1 is all I required, so I saved some cash and sold the 24 bit 568 in favor of the 561. Honestly, I cannot tell a huge difference.

JWH
jamesw20
270 posts
 
I must agree, the bryston is simple but elegant. It is more refined if that's a good term. The meridian, and I prefer this to lexicon all day, is refined but yet a great toy for geeks like myself.

JWH
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