Join the queue. I’m in the same position as you. Initially, I investigated the ‘budget’ options as I was overwhelmed by the high cost of buying the likes of Lyngdorf, Trinnov or Storm|Audio.
Over time I’ve adjusted my thinking. Standards change quickly, resulting in a constant cycle of selling and buying replacement kit. Plus, some brands (Arcam, for example) bench test their designs in the marketplace, resulting in buggy software that can sometimes render the product inoperable. By comparison, the reputable brands are more likely to fully test their designs before release.
By comparison, if, for example, you had purchased one of the first Trinnov AVP’s some 10 ago, you would not have been in a position that required you to sell it for the latest version of essentially the same product but equipped to the latest audio/video standards. Instead, you will have been able to incrementally upgrade your original Trinnov purchase. The same applies to Storm|Audio.
Even though it might be ‘used’ you can submit your AVP to the manufacturer for testing (either brand) to renew the product with a fresh/renewed 5 year warranty (for a fee).
Over time the Trinnov or Storm|Audio AVP subsequently becomes the authentic ‘budget’ purchase - especially if you purchase a used example. Both brands have a well-earned reputation for reliability.
Why have I set aside Lyngdorf? Should you decide, for example, to upgrade its HDMI card, the customer is given a limited time to submit the whole AVP back to base - typical cost £3k. Compare the same HDMI card upgrade on Trinnov: £900 (fitted by your dealer, or by you if you’re sufficiently handy with a screwdriver).
For me, I’m saving the pennies to purchase either a Storm|Audio or Trinnov AVP - as I have also been buying open box/ex-demonstration/used Meridian kit to partner either AVP.
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