Which surround sound processor $1k used

Interesting idea, I've never had a Yamaha product. How is the 5200 better than the 5100? On the Yamaha website, they list the 5200 for $2700 and the 5100 for $3k. They seem to have the same features. I'd be a little surprised to find either for 1k used though. That's more in the AVM-60 range I would guess. 

@dbw1 I don't blame you, I'm an audio snob and I usually frown on any most Sound United products.  But after hearing countless demos from Marantz, Denon and the usual suspects...the Yamaha give me the largest soundstage and clarity during the demo.  So I was happy with the purchase for my dedicated HT setups.

The 5200 stepped up to 384kHz/32-bit ESS Sabre Pro DACs, and added redesigned power transformer.  It also incorporated a new surround sound feature called Surround AI that optimizes surround effects in real time.  Many of the top receivers and processors from Japan have a of gimmicky surround features I would never use, but I actually found Yamaha's Surround AI pleasant and useful.  For HT use, you can't go wrong.  And of course the bypass mode is always there if you want to play with higher end gear through the processor without altering the signal.  Although a dedicated 2-channel preamps is always preferred.  Obviously my dedicated MicroZOTL and Legacy Wavelet preamps sound considerably better, but it's still a useful feature on the Yamaha that lends itself to experimentation and swapping gear.

 

@alexbpm Regarding your thoughts on the 5200, I'm considering this as a replacement for a NAD T787 along with a Legacy IV-5 amp.  I have plans for a wavelet processor in the future but this is step 1.  What are your thoughts on the 5200 from a 2 channel listening point of view? I'm using Legacy Silhouette for my front L/R, Legacy Foundation sub, and a Bluesound Node 2i for streaming.   Thank you fro your thoughts on this.