I have a HTS 7.1 feeding a FPB-600c and have put it against a:
Krell HTS 7.1($1800-used)
Krell KCT($3600-used)
Sim Audio P-8($6500-used)
Gryphon Mirage($13,000-used)
this was all in the same day on the same gear,only the preamps were changed out.
The result was in order of cost and so it should be but all were marginal differences except the Gryphon was an exceptional difference from the HTS
I found the KCT was a great bargan for $3600 sound wise,BUT"""HOT"""
Sim was very sheer and analytical sounding
the Mirage was ""NICE"" but $$$$$$
Allin all for 2ch the HTS is a winner and you can use it for SACD surround and 2ch+sub
enjoy
Krell HTS 7.1($1800-used)
Krell KCT($3600-used)
Sim Audio P-8($6500-used)
Gryphon Mirage($13,000-used)
this was all in the same day on the same gear,only the preamps were changed out.
The result was in order of cost and so it should be but all were marginal differences except the Gryphon was an exceptional difference from the HTS
I found the KCT was a great bargan for $3600 sound wise,BUT"""HOT"""
Sim was very sheer and analytical sounding
the Mirage was ""NICE"" but $$$$$$
Allin all for 2ch the HTS is a winner and you can use it for SACD surround and 2ch+sub
enjoy