Is Newer always Better

[LordoftheRings]

Originally Posted by prerich

As far as newer technologies for formats that give you more bits...yes. However you state some other things such as Internet interactivity, streaming (not the High Res audio type)...these things are fun to have but are not always better. Multi-channel audio setups still have a few things in common with 2 channel such as speakers and amps. A good amp is a good amp, the main purpose of a speaker is still audio reproduction. We have a tendency to put the buggy before the horse nowadays. People get all the tech but try to run it with teeny tiny speakers (for the sake of the look) and feel that they are getting the true experience. Then they have the nerve to criticize others for having "older" gear. Believe it or not I've been in the market for a new receiver - but depending on what I really feel about 3D - I just may go backwards (I saw a Marantz SR-9600 that I just love - it can output hdmi audio as LPCM)! It all depends. I've demo'd quite a few speakers while on my winter break (B&W's...again, Paradigms, Quad...again) and I just couldn't justify getting rid of my present fronts - I plan on a demo of Klipsch Cornwalls and see if they can get me stirred up. The only thing I felt justified in upgrading is my subs. Even though the audio tech is getting better, it's not as impressive as the leaps and bounds of the video tech. The one exception in audio...active DSP Equalization and crossovers (thinking about a second dcx2496 and bi-amping the front array and bypassing the crossovers and using the dcx2496).

Can't argue with everything you just said!