John,
If your budget allows it, I do think SSP's like the Marantz AV7005 and Integra 80.2 (now discontinued so should be close to your price range) would be a better call. I say this due to both offering Audyssey MultEQ XT (XT32 on the 80.2), THX Post Processing, and less glitches.
While the Emotiva is a fantastic value, building a modern SSP is a daunting prospect that has caused companies like Outlaw to abandon SSP's that made it as far as Beta Testing. Outlaw does have a new one in the works that is so well outfitted that I am seriously considering it provided it is stable. Back on topic, the larger Brands have a huge advantage in respect to R&D and economies of scale in respect to the myriad license's required for a full featured SSP.
Cheers,
JJ
If your budget allows it, I do think SSP's like the Marantz AV7005 and Integra 80.2 (now discontinued so should be close to your price range) would be a better call. I say this due to both offering Audyssey MultEQ XT (XT32 on the 80.2), THX Post Processing, and less glitches.
While the Emotiva is a fantastic value, building a modern SSP is a daunting prospect that has caused companies like Outlaw to abandon SSP's that made it as far as Beta Testing. Outlaw does have a new one in the works that is so well outfitted that I am seriously considering it provided it is stable. Back on topic, the larger Brands have a huge advantage in respect to R&D and economies of scale in respect to the myriad license's required for a full featured SSP.
Cheers,
JJ