Proceed AVP vs. Meridian 561 Help

I am looking into buying one of these in the used market. Has anyone compared these two? I have heard they are both good. Help!!!

jel06-28-2001 11:09pm

faberryman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 20 posts 06-29-2001 at 12:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Meridian has recently released a software update for the 561 to allow it to provide Dolby ProLogic II (DPLII). Just download the update to your 561 and your ready to go. Cost: Free!
hedge Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1 posts 06-29-2001 at 10:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I, too, have an AVP and have been extremely happy with it. I'm running the AMP5 with it (balanced on available channels) and Aerial Acoustics 7b's up front. It excels in both two channel and HT aplications. As for upgrades, I spoke with a guy in Madrigal's service department to get the low down. He said in about 10 to 12 months they will release the AVP 2 that will be a SIGNIFICANT software AND hardware upgrade (original AVP owners will be able to upgrade existing units, but I'm sure the cost will be commensurate to the upgrade). Hope this is helpful.
jerrypease Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8 posts 07-02-2001 at 08:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have compared both. For HT Meridian edges by a little tiny fraction if your "trained ears could tell the difference" and in 2-channel mode hands down AVP. One of the best 2-channel (maybe even best) pre/pro out today.