In Reply to: What can firmware updates accomplish? posted by MannyE on October 22, 2000 at 18:00:23:
Yes, some processor can update the firmware and thereby give you a new surround format for example. Hardware upgrades are usually more diffiucult and many companies just release entirely new units. I would advise a unit with at least 7.1 channels and an analog pass through for all channels. That way if it becomes obsolete you can add another component like a dvd or sacd player that can decode the latest formats. No matter what dacs the processor uses, they will become obsolete. I purchased a unit that has 24/96 dacs and a few months latter other companies were releasing ones with 24/192 dacs. I do not know which unit you are looking at but I would condsider the Aragon Soundstage because it has the analog pass and even the dacs can be upgraded. If you shop the internet you can likely find one discounted to within your price point.
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