Surround Processor better than a Proceed AVP?

Thanks for the info Kennyt. I have an AVP that I bought used a few years ago for a very great price. Recently I've noticed very quiet popping sounds from the center channel and occasional issues that require a power cycle to reset. So I was wondering if I could get something a little newer like the Marantz or Integra or different like the Krell.

Sounds like my options are still slim. I wonder if there are more options if I am willing to give up the multiroom.

Check out B&K Reference 50 S2. It sells here for around $600+.
It has everything you need, and has a terrific analog SQ.

Oh, by the way, that's what I use with my ModWright modified Oppo BDP-83, and BAT 6200 amp. Sounds fantastic.

I use a Proceed PAV/PDSD pair that has functioned flawlessly for years with never a hiss nor pop. I did have the power supply of the PAV repaired and many caps replaced at a local shop for $250.

I'd like to have MC DSD via HDMI 1.3 to use with my Sony XA5400ES source, along with the the latest codecs, but I've concluded the minimum cost is likely to be at least $2K -- if you can can buy a used Cary Cinema 11a from someone unhappy with its bugs.

An AVP2 would be a nice step up, until you get a few $K to spend on a processor. I Think you need to cut back on expectations or settle for lessor sound quality.

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You only need HDMI 1.1 to use LPCM for MC audio, not 1.3.