any objective comparisons of high end processors

[sandyb]

the only FULLY COMPATIBLE HDMI PROCESSORS appear to be:
mark levinson 502 + lexicon processor
it appears that theta casablance 111 upgrade only next year,and i am not sure of products offered by burmester?

what is consensus amongst you audiophiles?
sandy

[wes]

Originally Posted by sandyb

the only FULLY COMPATIBLE HDMI PROCESSORS appear to be:
mark levinson 502 + lexicon processor
it appears that theta casablance 111 upgrade only next year,and i am not sure of products offered by burmester?

what is consensus amongst you audiophiles?
sandy

Classé SSP-800 1/4 of the price and outstanding Audio except that it doesn't yet decode the new codec Q109 should have the upgrade

[ChiefTK]

I am giving up trying to acquire the lossless codecs by internally decoding in players via analog outputs with lower quality DACS; therefore, I need to purchase a preppro with HDMI switching and audio decoding capabilities. If the esteemed audiophiles posting herein would share some knowledge about the Denon AVP-A1HDCI, Classé SSP 800 and the Anthem Statement D2, it would be most appreciated.

Will I attain the same or better audio quality with these units compared to my Lexicon MC-12B?

Are there other prepro units in this price range that should be considered?

[wes]

Originally Posted by ChiefTK

I am giving up trying to acquire the lossless codecs by internally decoding in players via analog outputs with lower quality DACS; therefore, I need to purchase a preppro with HDMI switching and audio decoding capabilities. If the esteemed audiophiles posting herein would share some knowledge about the Denon AVP-A1HDCI, Classé SSP 800 and the Anthem Statement D2, it would be most appreciated.

Will I attain the same or better audio quality with these units compared to my Lexicon MC-12B?

Are there other prepro units in this price range that should be considered?

Never gove up Classe should have the SSP-800 upgraded by Spring 2009 hopefully they will still release it with this economic climate they might decide to scratch it!!!