While the Anthem processors are liked by many, I think they are somewhat bright sounding. I believe they use switching power supply for everything.
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In November, I picked up an Integra DHC-80.2 from Accessories4less. It's a factory-refreshed 2011 model. If this is what Onkyo/Integra was doing seven years ago, their current products must be really impressive. Their current flagship is the DRC-R1, but they will soon be releasing the DRC-R1.1. Both are 11.2-ch featuring Dolby Atmos and a wide range of other decoding schemes. Although the 2011 model I have isn't the latest and greatest, it has a fundamentally excellent sound, excellent component isolation inside, and a far better selection of codecs, surround enhancements, and room correction software than my previous AVP, a 2013 $599 model from Emotiva. The 2018 R1.1 model will be all that much better with two more channels (11.2) the latest codecs (e.g., Dolby Atmos), and support for wireless -- Google Cast, AirPlay, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and streaming services including TIDAL, Pandora, Spotify and TuneIn. That should keep you busy for awhile. Current MSRP for the R1 is $2500, but expect the price to drop when the R1.1 is released. |
@ Auxinput, thanks for your thoughtful input. It seems there are several manufacturers bringing to market new/updated processors for 2018. I was going to settle for the Foundation 4k despite it's shortcomings and I'm glad I waited because there are some good candidates that will be available in the coming months; If anyone has experience/insight I'd appreciate you sharing: NAD M17 v2 EMOTIVA RMC 1 Indy Audio Labs ACT 4 |
I'm still using a wonderful sounding Arcam AVP 700. I upgraded the motherboard for $400 in 2008 & it's been perfect ever since. I need to upgrade to newer BD codecs/HDMI etc. I really cant afford what I used to because I own a home now but the Integra DHC & DTC models from 2008-2012 look real nice. I know they wont match the sonics of the Arcam, Wolfstan Dacs (and Saber dacs) really outperform the Burr Browns. |
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