EAD Signature,Proceed AVP or Lexicon MC1

Damn, but it is frustrating to find shady characters in a hobby (illness?) known for its integrity and straight shooters. Begone, Bhai!

Keep in mind that the EAD Signature has no integrated video switching so you should include this cost in your comparison to the AVP and MC1(EAD Switch Master, Crestron, AMX are video options). The EAD Encore and Ovation/Plus include video switching. Good luck!

EAD just announced upgrades to their Theatermaster series. The new Signature will include video switching plus offer eight channels of audio output with SACD and DVD Audio signal pass-through. They start shipping at the end of April. You can read all about it at: www.eadusers.cjb.net in the forum section. All the upgrades and prices are spelled out by EAD.
I have the Ovation Plus and I'm still amazed by the sound that is produced. Great products. Good luck.

Desi Bhai, back to your usual desi tricks, eh ? Should have left the tricks back in desh.

I have the lex DC-1 and the Bat vk200 running ML aerius i up front. I can't comment on the other 2 products. But the DC-1 is great for HT(you can literally get lost in the tweaks and I'm sure the MC-1 is great). As far as 2 channel goes, when I owned a bryston 3bst up front it was pretty good, but nothing to die for. Now I have replaced it w/the bat vk200 and it is pretty awesome. Though I will be adding a bat 3i preamp in the future for the ultimate 2 channel/HT setup. The bat has the pass thru. So I guess it's up to you on what you want to do. You may have to give up alittle more $$$ to get the best of both worlds. I haven't heard the MC1 yet, but I've heard rumors its better on music/ht, than the former DC1 and DC2. For HT, lex has always been a sure thing. Good luck.