Background: I use my Parasound AVC-2500 for HT audio only: HD cable box, Blu Ray, and HD-DVD players. I have other DACs and vinyl for 2-channel music listening, and HDMI switches for video. My system if you are curious:
I am currently "satisfied" with AVC-2500, but am curious...
Opinion please: How does the AVC-2500 compare, sound quality wise, for HT only usage, to current pre-pros like the Onkyo/Integras, the pre-pro sections of current Yamaha or Denon receivers, etc.. I am aware that Blu Ray offers HBR (HD) audio codecs which are superior (to most people) but if I were to compare sound quality of standard Dolby Digital on the AVC-2500 with another more current model, would I hear a very noticeable and very desirable improvement? Enough to warrant the purchase, etc..?
Said differently, just how good or how crappy are the AVC-2500 DACs in 2009 vs. the competition for HT audio?
Thank you.
I am currently "satisfied" with AVC-2500, but am curious...
Opinion please: How does the AVC-2500 compare, sound quality wise, for HT only usage, to current pre-pros like the Onkyo/Integras, the pre-pro sections of current Yamaha or Denon receivers, etc.. I am aware that Blu Ray offers HBR (HD) audio codecs which are superior (to most people) but if I were to compare sound quality of standard Dolby Digital on the AVC-2500 with another more current model, would I hear a very noticeable and very desirable improvement? Enough to warrant the purchase, etc..?
Said differently, just how good or how crappy are the AVC-2500 DACs in 2009 vs. the competition for HT audio?
Thank you.
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