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HK Signature 2.0 or NuForce AVP-16

I've started to rethink my original idea of getting an HK AVR-247 as a pre-pro for stereo/surround. Current contenders are the HK Sig 2.0 and NuForce AVP-16 for ~$300 and ~$900, respectively. I love the minimalistic look of the Sig 2.0, but am concerned about its digital processing of analog inputs. I'm also open to other options. One of which is to forget all this and hold off for a GFA-750.

I see that the NuForce is highly regarded here, but is there anyone who has heard either or all and can offer insight? My priority is music w/ HT as an added bonus. As I've yet to hear either unit, I'm currently leaning towards Sig 2.0 b/c of price and minimalistic look, but SQ takes priority. Below is my current set-up.

Adcom GFA-5802
Adcom GTP-500II
Boston Acoustics VR3 - front
Boston Acoustics CR75 - rear
biturbo
elevick
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The 2.0 was very very good when it came out. Now, it is almost obsolete except as a 2 channel pre amp. In my opinion, $200 is too much. The Sig 2.1 amp is still great though.
biturbo OP
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Obsolete in what sense? lack of 7.1, DTS-HD, HDMI switching, etc? I currently have four speakers and it will be a while before I even care to buy a center channel, so basic DD and DTS will be plenty. As long as it's clean and has excellent presentation. I'm more concerned w/ delivery of music than having latest features. Video switching, etc is very nice but not a must. As mentioned, if the difference in presentation is significant b/w a surround pre and stereo pre, I'm willing to just forget surround altogether.

I've done some more research last night and am now heavily considering Sunfire Theater Grand III processor. If I can be confident that the difference in sound presentation b/w this unit and the highly regarded GFA-750 is marginal, I'll get the Sunfire. Furthermore, if the same is the case w/ the Sig 2.0, I'd be even happier.
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robr45
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I recall many reports of people having issues with the HK unit. You might want to run a search on hometheaterforum and audioasylum.

Shopping for a "2ch centric" home theater precessor of yesteryear is fun as hell IMO. You can get really awesome soudning stuff.

For example;

You see Meridan 561/565 come up every once in a while for well under $500. A Proceed PAV/PDSD combo went for $550 on ebay last week. Also- Angstrom stuff comes up every once in a while. The 100 is pretty basic but incredible sounding with Theta designed DACs. Lexicon Dc-1 can also be had for under $500 but I see that is a more HT centric product.
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