Why don't we see Topping/SMSL/etc.. make a simple AVP w/room correction?

[drfrink24]

Yes, I realize "simple" and "AVP" are oxymorons.. But perhaps a big reason is licensing fees for supporting Atmos/DTS/etc?

 

[ppataki]

Multichannel DACs would also do as a start (to create competition for the Okto DAC8 Pro)
Also I sent an idea to @SMSL-Mandy and @SMSL_Liu to consider creating multichannel variants of the next version of their SMSL A2 amp (like 4-6-8 channel versions) since it is a fully digital amplifier so you could just connect it to the PC via USB and you have an all-in-one multichannel device
I think that would be awesome - especially if it measures like the Hypex nCore models

 

[kipman725]

The whole AVR thing seems very North American, perhaps due to the large houses, spread out urban areas and high incomes? most european houses can't have a dedicated room to this and as such at best your can position 3 speakers and a couple of subs correctly.

 

[bloodshoteyed]

Yes, I realize "simple" and "AVP" are oxymorons.. But perhaps a big reason is licensing fees for supporting Atmos/DTS/etc?

if i'm not mistaken, even every single hdmi connector used, still requires licensing

 

[drfrink24]

The whole AVR thing seems very North American, perhaps due to the large houses, spread out urban areas and high incomes? most european houses can't have a dedicated room to this and as such at best your can position 3 speakers and a couple of subs correctly.

True, didn't think of that. Can confirm all of those things in my case, yes...