Thanx Rxlarry99...I had read your thread and am also considering some of the same options (80.1, SSP-800 & 888). Nice to hear your feedback on the 888. I think I just need to start testing/listening. I did get an interesting offer on an older Arcam AV9...any experience there? I would lose some tech, but gain some sound definition...
Processor Advice
Hi,
I am currently running a Denon 3808 as a "Processor" and outputting to an Emotive XPA-5 for the amplification (an XPA-2 may soon join this mix). My speakers are all B&W 6-series (683s, 684s, htm-61) and my sub is a PV-1. Given this setup and my itchy upgrade-itis, what level of processor would you recommend I move to--to hear a notable difference to my 3808? Will a Rotel RSP-1570 be a good move, or do I need to move to something along the lines of an Arcam 888 to reach the next level? I'd like to keep HDMI 1.3 & Video Upscaling, but add improved sound quality and the option for a second sub. Any recommendations with rationale would be most welcome. If I am honest, I'm happy with my current setup...but am ready to try for more. I'll be auditioning some options soon...
Thx,
Russell
I am currently running a Denon 3808 as a "Processor" and outputting to an Emotive XPA-5 for the amplification (an XPA-2 may soon join this mix). My speakers are all B&W 6-series (683s, 684s, htm-61) and my sub is a PV-1. Given this setup and my itchy upgrade-itis, what level of processor would you recommend I move to--to hear a notable difference to my 3808? Will a Rotel RSP-1570 be a good move, or do I need to move to something along the lines of an Arcam 888 to reach the next level? I'd like to keep HDMI 1.3 & Video Upscaling, but add improved sound quality and the option for a second sub. Any recommendations with rationale would be most welcome. If I am honest, I'm happy with my current setup...but am ready to try for more. I'll be auditioning some options soon...
Thx,
Russell
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