Active crossovers: analog vs digital?

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I recently had a bad experience with an analog active crossover (I shall not mention the brand). It was a relatively cheap (around $250) PRO unit but on paper it looked quite good: 2 or 3 way stereo and 4 way mono, 24db/oct Linkwitz-Reilly adjustable filters, input and output gains, limiters, subsonic filter, XLR connectors, etc. Unfortunately as soon as I installed it in my system (cross between sub and satellites) it introduced a very noticeable and unacceptable noise (hiss) on the satellites (I could hear it from my listening position). As I have a 30 days money back garanty, I am sending it back and I am again looking for an active crossover (not trying to spare money this time).
It seems that the Bryston 10B-sub has a very good reputation but I am now very suspicious :-) Can someone comment on its transparency (does it introduce any audible noise in the system)?
What about digital active crossovers such as the XTA DP-224/DP-226 and the BSS FD-366. They are indeed more expensive but offer more flexibility as well. Anyone compared one of these to an analog active cross such as the Bryston? These digital crossovers are also "Pro" units, can anyone comment on their transparency (or lack of).
Alternative: should I really avoid these PRO units in my "audiophile" system.
Thanks in advance.
Michel

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Topic - Active crossovers: analog vs digital? - Michel 03:28:44 01/09/01 (8)

While we're at it... - Nemo 21:38:31 01/10/01 (0)

Michel, why don't you mention the brand name... - Nemo 22:06:27 01/09/01 (6)

Re: Michel, why don't you mention the brand name... - Michel 00:43:48 01/10/01 (2)

BSS FDS-366 vs XTA DP-226 - Nemo 21:35:40 01/10/01 (1)

Thanks (nt) - Michel 01:10:07 01/11/01 (0)

Re: Michel, why don't you mention the brand name... - Michel 00:30:54 01/10/01 (2)

Thank you for revealing the name of the "culprit"... - Nemo 19:46:39 01/10/01 (1)

Re: Thank you for revealing the name of the "culprit"... - Michel 01:24:40 01/11/01 (0)

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