I haven't been keeping up all that closely with processors and receivers over the last few years, having been enjoying a Lexicon MC-1 (which I picked up used, I couldn't afford it new). It has no provisions for hi-res audio, so I'm starting to think about a possible upgrade to enter those waters. However, one of the things that deterred me from that path a few years ago seems to still be a problem: lack of a standard digital interface, especially for SACD. In the searching I've done it looks like there are a few proprietary digital interfaces from Pioneer, Denon and maybe a few others, but nothing for SACD. I realize that to some extent I'm spiting myself by holding out, but I just have a hard time accepting the limitations that seem to currently exist.
Ultimately I'd like to replace my existing setup with a 5-6 disc changer that plays all audio & video formats and includes standardized digital outputs for everything -- HDMI/DVI for video and 1394 or whatever for audio. I know such a thing doesn't exist just yet, but is it even close? The audio connection seems to be the major hurdle, and I don't like being limited to proprietary solutions.
Ultimately I'd like to replace my existing setup with a 5-6 disc changer that plays all audio & video formats and includes standardized digital outputs for everything -- HDMI/DVI for video and 1394 or whatever for audio. I know such a thing doesn't exist just yet, but is it even close? The audio connection seems to be the major hurdle, and I don't like being limited to proprietary solutions.