AV processor

[Zod]

Because my stereo system is Cyrus, I made the mistake of buying the Cyrus AV Master 8.0 processor. I say mistake, because its performance is a little flakey and it doesn't handle the newer lossless formats, either over bitstream or LPCM because it has no HDMI inputs.

I have a full set of Cyrus power amps (2 x Mono-X and 3 x SmartPower), so I have no need or want of a receiver.

I have looked at the Audiolab 8000AP, but it doesn't handle bitstream. Does this matter? Is LPCM over HDMI decoded by the BluRay player enough?

[Zod]

Thanks. Will read and digest.

[Zod]

derestrictor said:

Zodstein,

If you're going to put this much endeavour into uncovering technical pros and cons when it comes to home theatre, it seems remiss not to venture into the realm of THX.

Plotters!

but isn't THX just a marketing standard?

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