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AV7703 or AV7705 depending on how much you want to spend. I have the AV7705 in my main system.
AV7703 or AV7705 depending on how much you want to spend. I have the AV7705 in my main system.
Suggestions for replacement for my old Nuforce AVP-18 surround sound processor
Not really up on the surround sound processor market at all as I concentrate on my two channel rig.
But this is the HT system in the family room which the wife uses 96% of the time.
I bought the Nuforce AVP-18 and matching 8 channel 150w class d amp brand new a few years back and they have performed flawlessly and still do.
Running 7.1 setup and do not intend to change the speakers or power amp.
The only reason looking at upgrading the processor is that there are some newer formats it does not decode like Atmos etc. Email reply from Nuforce reveals they have no intention of ever upgrading the avp18 software any further so no further advancement can be made to it.
So whats out there?
Watch a mix of dvd/bluray from an Oppo 105d and the rest is streaming via netflix or Roku.
Tv is a 4k HD model.
Presently the Oppo is fed into the avp via HDMI and goes out to TV for picture/sound via HDMI.
All I should need are the regular RCA Analog outputs for the 7.1 to go to the power amp and two toslink inputs for a couple other devices as well as the usual HDMI IN/OUTS.
Processor only , not looking for a full on receiver.
Budget $1500 to $2000
Thank you and stay safe
But this is the HT system in the family room which the wife uses 96% of the time.
I bought the Nuforce AVP-18 and matching 8 channel 150w class d amp brand new a few years back and they have performed flawlessly and still do.
Running 7.1 setup and do not intend to change the speakers or power amp.
The only reason looking at upgrading the processor is that there are some newer formats it does not decode like Atmos etc. Email reply from Nuforce reveals they have no intention of ever upgrading the avp18 software any further so no further advancement can be made to it.
So whats out there?
Watch a mix of dvd/bluray from an Oppo 105d and the rest is streaming via netflix or Roku.
Tv is a 4k HD model.
Presently the Oppo is fed into the avp via HDMI and goes out to TV for picture/sound via HDMI.
All I should need are the regular RCA Analog outputs for the 7.1 to go to the power amp and two toslink inputs for a couple other devices as well as the usual HDMI IN/OUTS.
Processor only , not looking for a full on receiver.
Budget $1500 to $2000
Thank you and stay safe
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In some ways, the best bet can be an atmos cheapie receiver, that has preamp outputs. And the amps having inputs, of course. But,. of course, the whole atmos thing is just an attempt to stay alive and get you to buy new again..well..again. and again. To look at surround sound, as a business, it makes the merry-go-round of stereo audio, look like a bunch of incompetent pikers. the kind of pikers who can't get their buyers to constantly buy new. There are so many dang surround components being thrown and tossed, just to get to the new unsupported no software format, it makes stereo audio upgradeitis look like child's play and level headed sanity. To buy a new processor for a bunch of movies that are not here, in a market that is trying to eliminate physical media and the reason to have atmos outside of actual theaters. Theaters which are dying off. So, to not play the game so much, go for a cheapie atmos unit that has preamp outs and add that in..purely for the preamp function. Just the way I would go. Seperate amps, upgrade the processors, by buying the best mid to low cost receiver that has preamp outputs. |
Well I had sort of decided on going the Marantz route and was looking at an av7702 that is listed here at a fair price. Showed the pictures to the wife who disclaimed "why is it so big and fugly?" Lol, so now have the WAF to consider too. She likes the old AVP18 simply because it does not look like it belongs on the Enterprise and is very simple and easy to use. What fun........ |
Emotiva XMC-1 for $950? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Emotiva-XMC-1-Gen-II-7-2ch-AV-Preamp-Processor-all-accessories-original-box... You can get an upgraded HDMI 2.0 board for this for $399, so that you can support 4K if you want: https://emotiva.com/collections/processors/products/hdmi-2-0b-video-upgrade-board-for-the-xmc-1 Just a thought. XMC-1 has 5-3/4" height. Marantz 7702 has a 7-3/8" height. Outlaw 976 has 4-5/8" height. Krell Foundation has 3-1/2" height. Nuforce AVP-18 has 3-1/5" height. (basically the shortest height) |
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