I own an AVP and just ordered the AVP2 upgrade. Can tell you in a few weeks what I think, but I'm very optimistic about the quality of its digital processing, based on the trickle down effect from the ML No.40. It's not just the quality of the DAC, it's the software doing the digital processing as well that's going to determine the overall sound quality. For me, an added plus was getting HDCD decoding with the AVP2 upgrade.
I've gone the route before of using a seperate preamp for analog, but I missed the simplicity of a single pre-pro for all functions. That's one thing that appealed to me about the AVP, its true analog pass through.
And don't forget that the AVP2 adds some HT benefits, such as 7.1, DPLII, improved bass management, etc.
Like I said, ask me in a few weeks, since I've taken the plunge for the AVP2.
I've gone the route before of using a seperate preamp for analog, but I missed the simplicity of a single pre-pro for all functions. That's one thing that appealed to me about the AVP, its true analog pass through.
And don't forget that the AVP2 adds some HT benefits, such as 7.1, DPLII, improved bass management, etc.
Like I said, ask me in a few weeks, since I've taken the plunge for the AVP2.