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What's Good 5.1 pre/pre with DD, DTS, DPL II

I decided to go 5.1 instead 7.1 at this time. Take some complexity out of it.

I figured what I'm goning to use the most is DD or DTS for DVD movies, and DPL II for VHS or TV viewing and occasionally for Music beside the good old 2ch stereo.

DPL II and DTS Neo:6 is equivalent and I heard DPL II is better .

So, DD, DTS, DPLII and
good internal DAC for CD playing.
5.1 analog input will be nice but not really necessary

What are the pre/pro choices for this at around $1500 - $2500 street price.
eandylee
distortion
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SD, thats true and I didnt mean to imply that. Sorry. The chip is a software upgrade only. The 5.1 inputs and the 7.1 outputs are unique to the SP1.7 or factory upgraded SP1's.

I am still not sure you must have a SP1.7 in order to upgrade to the newer surround software decoding/encoding (DPLII/DTS:neo 6). Currently my setup is 5.1. It seems logical that the SP1 "could" handle DPLII with the proper software. I digress, that logic could be flawed. For instance, the SP1's boards may not have the proper configuration for the DSP engine.

I would like to add that, not only is James Tanner extremely attentive. Ann Forbes with Bryston (who handled my chip purchase) is just as attentive and professional.
lightworks
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Hey folks... I'm not sure if this is thread is dead or not, but have any of you considered Krell? Feedback would be appreciated as I'm considering this vs. Lexicon.

Thanks.
eandylee OP
124 posts
 
Krell what? HTS1? HTS2? showcase? HTS7.1?

I was considering HTS2, but found out it lacks the bass management feature... so had to cross it out...

flemke
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lightworks
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Sorry. Should have specified. Krell HTS 7.1 paired with their TAS (5x200 wpc).
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