Evan,
"I was strictly a two channel guy until getting the AVM-20 but after playing with the CinemaLogic mode for kicks I realized that it was extremely natural sounding and created a great soundstage. I use it for all two channel sources now, something I would have considered blasphemous just 4...
Robert,
I wouldn't take my statements to mean that the AVM-20 will be better for you than the SP-1. I just like to call on "absolute" statements, especially when my experience seems to counter them. :)
Honestly, the SP-1/SP1.7 should be an excellent audio component. It was the prepro I was...
Robert,
"Frankly, the ONLY choices I would make outside of Outlaw are the Anthem and Bryston. Soundwise (in analog) Bryston wins I am absolutely certain."
You may be absolutely certain, but not with regards to my system. :) I auditioned the Bryston BP-25 (which the SP-1 analog section is...