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I want to upgrade from my Yamaha RXV-2092 for DD/DTS and am looking at the Acurus ACT3 w/ bass management upgrade. Any first hand inmate input /opinion here, or alternative in that price range ($2K new, $1.4K used) would be apprecicated. I also listen to a significant amount of music, so musical qualities are important / albiet a tradeoff vs. high end 2 channel equipment.
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I have the Act 3 with my system comprising of Bryston 4B-ST, Maggie 3.6, Heart 5000 tubed CDP, Acurus A200x3 and like the set-up very much. The only complaint I have is that there is a slight hiss on sensitive speakers. Search for archives of positive magazine reviews.
For less than $2k you'd be better off with a used B&K Ref10 or 20. For just over $2k you can have the latest and also may be the greatest B&K Ref30.
An ex-ACT3 user
Thanks ... I have heard good things about the B&K equipment. What were the main reasons for your switch? (upgradability, flexibility ...???) An important peripheral aspect for me is the ability of the processor to have a solid 2 channel presentation with augmentation of unobtrusive, realistic DSP surround / ambience. I do listen to a signficant amount of music in addition to HT. I have had a Yamaha RXV-2092 for a couple of years. I think the DSP surround implementation is pretty good. Would like better, but not worse.Any comments are appreciated.
Main reason is its price point vs performance as well as upgradeability/customer service. You may spend lots more on brand name like Krell or Lexicon MC1 but you may or may not gain a whole alot. B&K Ref30 is a no-frill pre/pro with all the realistic latest surround formats and true 'direct' from two channel to 5.1 channel in coupling with incredible sound whether it's 2 channel or THX-EX. If music is important to you and you want a unit that can deliver both: price and performance. You cannot go wrong with it. This is by far the best pre/pro that has occupied in my home. BTW, my previous prepros were ACT3 and Denon AVP8000. Denon was a much better unit than ACT3 but a bit less refined than Ref30 and it doesn't have DTS. My chief complaints with the ACT-3 were mainly the loud hiss noise and its poor bass management control in the early version.
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