DSP5200 and DSP5200VC are the same hardware. Exactly what I thought and have heard. But then why does M-Config allow me to insert DSP5200VC and not allow me to insert DSP5200 in the center channel position?

DSP6000, DSP5200, DSP5500VC, P300W, SW1600, G68, 568.2, HD621, G57, G55, Oppo BDP-105.