So I just learned about the new Dolby Pro Logic IIz technology. Started a separate thread on it over in our Home Theater section. (you guys DO know there's an entire forum associated with our little club, right?)
So we knew this was going to happen--when Parasound chose to delay the release of the new receiver and processors, we knew that technology and the market was going to keep moving on. The question is going to be if Parasound is going to keep incorporating the new technologies into the new models before their final release. If so, how much will be packed in, and how will it affect the cost and release timing? If not, how "dated" are they going to be when released? Won't be cutting edge anymore, even if they're not "obsolete".
Me, my take on stuff like this is that YES, I do want the new stuff incorporated. DPLIIz is striking me as useful, but not a deal breaker. However, if I'm going to buy a very high-end pre/pro, I really want it to be cutting-edge, with ALL the latest toys and capabilities, many of which turn out to be very useful. (some are still crap) I'm willing to pony up some extra cost and wait a bit for it.
Flame on.
So we knew this was going to happen--when Parasound chose to delay the release of the new receiver and processors, we knew that technology and the market was going to keep moving on. The question is going to be if Parasound is going to keep incorporating the new technologies into the new models before their final release. If so, how much will be packed in, and how will it affect the cost and release timing? If not, how "dated" are they going to be when released? Won't be cutting edge anymore, even if they're not "obsolete".
Me, my take on stuff like this is that YES, I do want the new stuff incorporated. DPLIIz is striking me as useful, but not a deal breaker. However, if I'm going to buy a very high-end pre/pro, I really want it to be cutting-edge, with ALL the latest toys and capabilities, many of which turn out to be very useful. (some are still crap) I'm willing to pony up some extra cost and wait a bit for it.
Flame on.
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