Your HDTV is probably not sitting in your den all by itself, is it? Surely it has a kicking companion audio system. A speaker array, a pre-amp/processor and amp, or receiver. And of course, a DVD player. So how do you decide on a good set of audio components to compliment your HDTV? Check out some reviews of course, and Audioholics has a review of the Emotiva DMC-1 Processor.

This processor sounds great, and has all sorts of features you might like. For instance, it has Pro Logic IIx to help you use all of those 7.1 speakers. It even has balanced 7.1 audio outputs.

Not only that, it sounds great. Just like you want your HDTV to look great, you want your high definition audio gear to sound it. Audioholics’ review is quite extensive and they conclude by saying:

The Emotiva is a beautiful processor to look at - as much a piece of artwork as it is a high-performance machine for high-end audio. This product is geared towards audio enthusiasts who desire the best sound quality possible. With an MSRP of $2495 it also comes in at almost $1500 less than the Sunfire Theater Grand IV, which has nearly identical innards and the same processing core. Add an MPS-1 7-channel amplifier and you beat an equivalent Sunfire combo by almost $3000. If you want all the latest features and gadgets, or if you are trying to spend as little as possible for your home theater system then look elsewhere, this product isn’t for you. If, however, you want to enter the realm of high-end audio and experience separates at a competitive price to their peers, then the DMC-1 is a great processor to drive the reference system in your listening room.

But I have to wonder: HDMI isn’t that old anymore. Why doesn’t this latest state-of-the-art processor not include HDMI switching?

Audioholics - Emotiva DMC-1 Processor Review