Overall I have been happy with the sound of the Parasound, but if I could have had the Rotel software in the Parasound I would be happier.
There are things that bother me about the Parasound and I will keep my eyes open for a change.
I don't like the fact that its unreliable in "mode" selection and I always am checking to see what mode I am in. (don't you)
and then while I am checking
The C1 screen is unreadable except from very close directly in front
Another unreliablitiy is the levels. I set them to 75db then go back and check them a few days later and there can be a difference. Perhaps this is due to other factors, but I am using a spl meter. Using the supplied microphone put the subwoofer at 25ft so we can't count on that !!
You want to count on "precision" and although I felt Parasound was a step up from Rotel 1098, the software is definitely not. I am going to check in to some other brands ie: Lexicon, Krell, Meridian, Theta etc and see what they have to offer (any recommendations).
There are things that bother me about the Parasound and I will keep my eyes open for a change.
I don't like the fact that its unreliable in "mode" selection and I always am checking to see what mode I am in. (don't you)
and then while I am checking
The C1 screen is unreadable except from very close directly in front
Another unreliablitiy is the levels. I set them to 75db then go back and check them a few days later and there can be a difference. Perhaps this is due to other factors, but I am using a spl meter. Using the supplied microphone put the subwoofer at 25ft so we can't count on that !!
You want to count on "precision" and although I felt Parasound was a step up from Rotel 1098, the software is definitely not. I am going to check in to some other brands ie: Lexicon, Krell, Meridian, Theta etc and see what they have to offer (any recommendations).
