Agree it is a bigger purchase. Ideally, in a perfect world you would have an opportunity to see one in a live demo, or in-home demo. It's a bit tricky now due to the pandemic.
What I have seen with the 2143 is more fine detail, improved contrast, dark scenes seem to have more depth, and all of this is with a plasma panel. I did not do extensive or professional calibration, so there is probably even more room for improvement.
Darbee Vision has a simulation on their website that you could review, but there is nothing like trying in your own home. You might be able to find some user reviews online where the Lumagen is used with a panel display.
Theater: 861v4_LPS, 818v3, HD621, Oppo 203, Lumagen Pro, DSP8000SE, DSP5500C, SW1600x2, DSP5500, Epson 6040UB, PS4 Living room: 861v4_LPS, HD621, DSP8000SE, DSP5200C, Oppo 203, Lumagen 2143, 818v3, Sooloos/MC600 Bluesound Node Bedroom: M80 office: G68D, DSP6000 Garage: DSP5000 Storage: M33s, DSP33s, DSP5k, 501, 518, M1500, G98DH, SW1600
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