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Audyssey powered components

I'm kicking around the idea of replacing my (ARC LS 25) preamp with a pre-pro so that I can use full range Audyssey room correction (gasp!). Two channels, with subs, audio only. Balanced out would be necessary and any advanced decoding/video capabilities would be welcome but not a particular priority.

I've thought about the stand alone Audyssey box, but prefer the convenience of a single component.

For such an application, anyone have suggestion for:

1) Best choice when cost is not relevant
2) Best choice for +/- $2500

Thanks in advance

Marty
martykl
martykl OP
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Bob,

The Audyssey box is available at $2500 rca or $5000 xlr - although there are spec differences between the two that extend beyond connectivity.

The Audyssey set-up kit is (technically) available only to installers (although my dealer was willing to sell me one for $450 IIRC). I guess the idea is to insure Audyssey dealers an ongoing income stream with recalibration "house calls".

Also thanks for the advice on components.

Bryon, I'll check the Meridian out thanks for the input.

Marty
queefee
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Marty, what speakers and other components in the system?
martykl OP
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Queefee

QSonix server...to...
Benchmark DAC-1...to...
ARC LS-25....to...
NHT X-2 x-over....high pass to ARC VT130SE to Ohm 100
....low pass to Velodyne SMS-1 DRC..to 2 Rythmik 12" subs

There's also a fancy (but now little used) 2 'table analog front end from Aesthetix, Graham, Lyra, Oracle, and Acoustic Solid. There's also a Cary 303 CD player that's never used and occassional visits from Merlin VSM-SE, Verity Parsifal Encore and Maggie MMG. I also have half a dozen amps (Cary 805, Cary 300B, Prima Luna 7 monos, TAD Hibachi monos etc.) that never get used. These are all holdovers from a more active hobbyist past and, eventually, all of this stuff will get sold/traded since it's so rarely used.

These days, I'm looking to simplify.

With the right pre-pro, the LS25, X-2, SMS-1, and DC-1 could all be replaced by one box.

Marty
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kr4
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Since you have an SMS-1, assuming you are happy with the results, you have an interesting option: Get a Classe SSP and transfer the EQ settings from the SMS-1. In addition, you can use the measurement/display functions of the SMS-1 to program the EQ filters in the SSP, if you change your setup.

Kal
douglax
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Hi Marty,
I have the Marantz AV8003 . I have used the Audessy Multi EQ. It gave me pretty good results and did allow further tweaking after that. I have not used it with the two channel set-up feature, but it did a great job in 5 channel. The piece is about 2600 retail but I think it could be had for around 2k from an authorized dealer.
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