rxlarry99
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| Processor Advice I never heard the AV9, but it had nice reviews. I was able to get a discount on my AV888 and its new. Try to negotiate with your local dealers, since the economy and sales have been slower, most are willing to work out a discount to keep you as a ... | |
| Processor Advice I was also looking for a new processor a few months ago as an upgrade from my Rotel RSP-1066 and for home theater use. I was primarily looking for a processor that could offer much better detailed sound from my home theater, video upscaling was a ... | |
| Suggestions on a home theater processor? I love the sound from the Arcam AV888, so no regrets buying the unit. | |
| Final recommendations on a processor? I love the sound from the Arcam AV888, so no regrets buying the unit. | |
| trouble finding audio only DSP. I ran into the same issue as you looking for a high performance audio only processor and for the same reasons, but it was too hard to find one I liked since most new models include it regardless, so I just settled for one with the video included b... | |
| Home theater seating Not sure what your budget is, but I've been extremely happy with the build quality and performance of my 2 Berkline powered seats that I purchased 4 years ago for $1500 each, but I'm sure they offer more affordable models too. | |
| Need opinion on HT purschase I have pretty much the exact same speakers as you in a 5.1 setup, and have been using a McCormack DNA 5-channel amp with satisfaction. I was also considering some of the same processors as an upgrade from my old Rotel RSP-1066, but looking to spen... | |
| Final recommendations on a processor? I went with the Arcam AV888. | |
| Suggestions on a home theater processor? I decided to order the Arcam AV888. I'll let you know how I feel it performs once it's calibrated and fired-up in my theater room. | |
| Oppo BDP-83 question My standard dvd player is a Marantz DV12S1. I believe it used to retail for around $2-3,000; I bought it for $1,000 about 7 yrs ago. Built very well, and heavy for a player. I suspect it has far better audio circuitry than the Oppo BDP-83, but it ... | |
| Oppo BDP-83 question Ok, thanks very much RW | |
| Final recommendations on a processor? Thanks Bob, that was a great article. | |
| Final recommendations on a processor? I've sold a few of my previous components on audiogon in the past, without incident; but the one time I bought a product from someone 5 yrs ago, had an issue. I bought an Electrocompaniet EMC-1UP CD player, not cheap by any means, and the unit arr... | |
| Final recommendations on a processor? Thanks guys, great input. Would you also consider any Arcam product like the FMJ AV888, or still recommend staying with the Marantz or Integra's? I found out that the Anthem AVM50v retails for $5,500 which would be my max budget; do you guys still... | |
| Final recommendations on a processor? Sorry I don't know what the Integra and Anthem units retail for, but I'm definitely looking to buy something new, not used, and trying to get the best bang in audio performance for the buck. |