Sunfire ships high-end Theater Grand processor and amplifiers

If this recession isn't even close to fazing you, Sunfire's got a few components to sell you. The outfit has just started shipping its Theater Grand line of processors and amplifiers, and even the least expensive of the bunch would shock the average home cinema shopper. The TGP-401 processor ($3,500), TGA-7401 Theater Grand Amplifier ($4,450) and TGA-7201 Grand Amplifier ($3,250) are all leaving the docks as we speak, and those with the means to finance one can certainly venture down to the read link for all the nitty-gritty specs. As for the rest of us, at least we've something to aspire to, right?

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 26th 2008 3:33PM]

Why would anyone pay that much for something that doesn't have support for the new HD audio codecs like TrueHD and DTS-HD MA? I know the Carver name is legendary, but to me those should be basic features on any new equipment coming out... Seems like they're just riding on the name and not giving any value to their product.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 26th 2008 3:58PM]

well if you can afford an amp like this, Im pretty sure your blu-ray deck is gonna be able to easily supposrt every HD codec itself. I dont think its that nessesary.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 27th 2008 5:28PM]

Why do the codecs need to be in the pre/pro? Blu-ray is the only source for DTSHD-MA or Dolby Tru-HD. Just buy a Blu-ray player with the Decoding built in.