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PrePro - Classe SSP-75 vs Krell HTS 7.1 vs ???

Hi folks.

I'm close to choosing between these two or maybe something else. I want to stay under $10K. I will be listening 70% to 2-channel & multi-channel audio (CD, DVD-A, & SACD), 25% for DVD-Concerts, & 5% DVD-movies. A topnotch-sounding analog bypass mode is a must, but I also want high-end quality for digital audio as well.

Currently have the Classe SSP-30. A nice unit, but no multi-channel analog inputs. I use Marantz Universal player and Camelot Roundtable for sources, Classe amps for power.

Your preferences or additional suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

Dudeymon
dudeymon

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alivadariu
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I currently own the Krell HTS 7.1. I probably do 70% of my listening in 2 channel and can tell you that the HTS preamp section is OUTSTANDING. I don't find it bright at all. Krell claims to use the same circuitry for the preamp section that they do for their high end KCT preamp. I haven't heard the Classe but can tell you that since I bought the Krell, I feel like I have "rediscovered" a lot of my old CDs.

Best of luck with your decision. I have heard nothign but good things about the Classe. Can't go wrong either way.

Happy listening.
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