I don't disagree with any of this. But the HTP-1 and AHB2 are not in the same class. Doesn't the AHB2 list for $3,000 (2ch)?
The HTP-1 is not a $4000 2ch processor. This is an "entry-level" 16ch processor. Imagine the cost of installing 8 AHB2s. I would love to be the salesman to a customer who thinks they need a 130dB dynamic range in their surround and overhead channels (let alone their mains).
We will soon see how the Lyngdorf MP-50 ($10,000), Bryston SP4 ($13,995), Trinnov Altitude ($17,000) stack up.
Many of the users I observe making judgements based solely on performance metrics <-100dB don't know their room's noise floor or Schroeder/transition frequency. If something is inaudible, does it matter?
I think the point made here is that $4000 16 channel processor is not in the same class as a $500 2-channel DAC.
This argument would be more palatable if the 5-digit processors had published measurements. The higher the price the lighter the specs
I have installed 4 AHB2s in main system for many reasons, performance, build-quality, size, and heat among them.
I could spend 10x and get far worse performance. I don't think that cost is the proper way to evaluate product.
It is the proper way measure value.
In terms of audibility, what is the S/N and distortion of any of these processors with DSP engaged?
I can't seem to find that specification
- Rich