Larry:
The Krell HTS was a "short lived" product. It didn't have analog throughput, and required use of the Krell processor. Since this limitation effected the performance of SACD and high end redbook players dramatically, Krell quickly changed the product (HTS-2) and added a new Preamp (analog throughput) feature which provides for much better handling of 2 channel audio.
The HTS-2 will cost a bit more than the original but it is simply a better long term value if usability and system upgradability are concerned.
The Krell HTS was a "short lived" product. It didn't have analog throughput, and required use of the Krell processor. Since this limitation effected the performance of SACD and high end redbook players dramatically, Krell quickly changed the product (HTS-2) and added a new Preamp (analog throughput) feature which provides for much better handling of 2 channel audio.
The HTS-2 will cost a bit more than the original but it is simply a better long term value if usability and system upgradability are concerned.