Krell HTS 7.1 blown away


Hello!

This is my first post here even though I've been a member for a while.  :)

I just picked up a Krell HTS from the original owner.   I bought it primarily for the analog stage and that I could use it with my TV too (optical to save space.)

It is incredible.  I'm hearing things I have never heard before.  

Bryston 9B ST (upgraded to SST during a serving at Bryston)
Nad CD Transport (can't remember the model)
Thorens Turntable
Arcam x 2: Phono preamp, Bluetooth 
Polk LSiM speakers on stands 

Questions for anyone who may know:
1) Does anyone have a guide on setting up this prepro?  I can't seem to find the right away to program inputs 

2) I am now thinking I can getting a better set of bookshelf speakers.  Any ideas?   
- room is 14' deep between the speakers but much longer (kitchen / living combined) 
- budget of $1k or under.  Willing to buy used if they're in good condition 

I listen to Jazz, funk, alternative, and a lot of accoustic.  

Thanks for looking and glad to be here!
paradiddle99
The full manual can be found on Krell's website and is listed as "Home Theater Standard 7.1 Surround Preamp/Processor":

http://www.krellonline.com/owner-s-reference-archive.html 

To show the onscreen menu for configuration, the HTS 7.1 requires a video display device connected to either "S-Video 1" or "Composite Video 1".

For speakers, it is always a personal preference.  However, the Monitor Audio Silver 50 or 100 series are very excellent speakers at the $1k area.  They are extremely detailed with a lot of high frequency resolution.  Elac speakers are also very excellent at any level and will not have as much high frequency push as the Monitor Audio.  Sometimes people do not want a very bright speaker like Monitor Audio.
Thanks for the reply.  I didn't realize there was an on-screen menu.  I probably need an s-video to HDMI converter which would obviously be helpful.  

I'll give both Elac and MA an audition.  I have heard the MA before and you are right.  Very bright.