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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
128x128uberwaltz
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uberwaltz OP
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Yes, two flavor of SSP and I see the TMR one started as a mk1 and was updated to mk2($1000).
Better value to buy the already updated one obviously!

Her who must be obeyed prefers the look of the SSP and as it is not an ultimate endgame HT rig I think it would be just fine.
As you say a big improvement on the avp18 for sure.
And many thanks Auxinput for all your help and advice on this thread, sure been a huge help!
auxinput
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yeah, unfortunately, me and many others think that Krell failed big time on the asthetics of their current line.  The previous Evolution line looked a LOT better, much like a Mercedes.  The current line looks cheap, like a Toyota, but the build quality is still excellent.
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slaw
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@uberwaltz,

You left us...high n dry!

We were once Brothers, now second cousins?
slbenz
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I own a Marantz 7702 and it sounds great. The only problem with it is that it does not pass HCDP 2.2. I had to use a dongle from Monoprice to provide me the capability to decode and stream the signal to my flat screen. I use a NuForce MCA30 to power my system. 
deep_333
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Yamaha Aventage CX-A5200...You simply cannot do better than this phenomenal beast for under 2000 man.

Here's a yamaha factory refurb with warranty for under 2000
https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamcxa5200bl/yamaha-cx-a5200-11.2-channel-preamp/processor-w/dolby/1.html
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