I would get a used Marantz AV8802A processor. Then maybe look for something like a Parasound A31 3-channel amp to power your fronts. Use the Krell S-1500 for side/rear. I don't really think you will get much from bi-amping the KEF speakers. I think it's better to get a really hefty high current amplifier.
new HT receiver or preamp
currently using a Marantz SR6005 as the pre and for side/ rear power in my HT system ( using it to power the sides and rears of my 7.2 system). I'm deliberating on do I replace it with another receiver, or go to a pure preamp. If I go with a pre, I could use some advice on which one.... If it helps, I'm using KEF Reference 5 speakers for the fronts and a 4C for the center. And a Krell S1500 to bi-amp all three. Have a Sunfire 5 x 200 that I can use for the sides and rears if I go pre... your thoughts would be appreciated. Marantz? Emotiva? Macintosh? Open to suggestions in the < $5000k ish level.
Really like the Marantz. Not impressed with the Emotiva HT pre I heard, but that could have been the weird system I heard it in ( could have been the owners fault lol sad but true) .
Really like the Marantz. Not impressed with the Emotiva HT pre I heard, but that could have been the weird system I heard it in ( could have been the owners fault lol sad but true) .
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