Look into a used Sony EP9ES digital proc. and a Millennium dts proc. They mate very well together,the only drawback being you need extra interconnects. These are two components that really overachieve in processing Dolby Digital and DTS respectively,and the best part is that you can probably get both for under 500 dollars. If you need more info contact me as I have used this combination before.
Who makes JUST a processor????
I have been bitten by the upgrade bug (once again)! My current system is used for music (70%) and home theater. All of my equipment is seperate, including my DD processor - a Yamaha DDP-2. I have enjoyed the Yamaha for several years but am wanting to have the ability to decode DTS. I have looked at a ton of pre/pro's but none near my price range have all of the features I want (with the exception of the Outlaw 950 but...). What I have NOT been able to find is simply a processor (without the preamp capabilities). Is there a company that JUST makes a processor for DD and DTS? I just want a decoder that will take the digital signal from a DVD/LD, process it, and pass the 5.1 analog signal to a SEPERATE pre-amp. Too many of the pre/pros (Hell, almost ALL) take the incoming signals, whether digital or analog, and convert it to digital - even with two channel. New or used is fine - DD and DTS a must but don't really care too much about 6.1/7.1 capabilities. Thanks!