I still cant find any technical comparisons between the two, has there been anything published?
What does XT32 sample down to do you know?The only thing I have been able to find is this:
http://www.uk.onkyo.com/downloads/2/7/0/0/3/ONKYO_PR-SC5530_datasheet_EN.pdf
If you read about the AccuEQ it says it doesn't down sample from 96k, which Audyssey does.
It'll be much less expensive for you to buy an AVR with preouts and use that with external amps than to buy a processor. I already have amps for all my channels and I am going with the Denon X4100W when it is available. It will do 5.1.4 (7 internal amps + an external 2ch amp for those wanting to use it that way) which is all I need. If I needed more then the X5200W would be my choice. XT32 plus Audyssey Pro ready. Reliable make. Great AVS support.Well after 2 Onkyos it looks like I will be going with separates next I believe. I'm going to get an amp nest spring and then see what is out there as far as a pre-pro is concerned. Too many changes going on to invest into another avr for me.
IntelliVolume, get a mic stand with boom ($15 @ Amazon).
Next, save some money and upgrade your receiver (Audyssey 2EQ is not EQuing the most important audio frequencies; the bass from your Sub/LFE channel) with one that has @ least Audyssey MultEQ (minimum), and XT better, and XT32 best (Onkyo 818).
* Look @ some Denon receiver models perhaps, Marantz, next year, with Dolby Atmos too.
If not with Dolby Atmos then you'll find some deals with Audyssey MultEQ XT32 equipped receivers. ...Someone who has the 818 for sale because he is upgrading to Dolby Atmos, the 929, Denons, ...
I guaranty you a better listening experience from upgrading your 2EQ equipped receiver to one equipped with XT or XT32. ...For both multichannel and stereo audio; movies and stereo music.
And I hope you do have a sub?
I aren't too fussed about Atmos for now, I haven't got room for highs and I don't think B&W will be making upward firing speakers for the 800 series anytime soon!But Anthem is not yet on that bandwagon; probably don't matter anyway. Dolby Atmos is not all end to all ends.
- Kal (Rubinson) said it best before; he won't be shedding tears, ...from overhead.