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how good is the Krell HTS 7.1 pre-amp for 2ch?

Doing mostly 2ch listening now. The system is a bit bright and could be the Wilson WP7 which maybe could be toned down with diff/good pre-amp. However just how good is HTS 7.1 2ch pre? I vaguely recall it may be very good or a dedicated pre could sound much better.

System is Krell 350mcx monos, Wilson WP7. I cannot go tube pre-amp without having the Amps modified which I do not want to do. Thanks all.
hughp3

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sfstereo
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Why do you need to modify the amps if you use a tube preamp? If you are concerned about dc offset, the Krell has a jumper inside that will allow you to use a tube preamp. No modification is needed. I had the same amps.
sfstereo
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Hughp3,

To get access to the jumper, you need to remove the cover. There is a small jumper on a small circuit board near the input connectors. Remove the jumper and the capacitor will be in the circuit to prevent dc voltage from getting into the amp.

As for the Audio Research Ref 5 preamp, it will work very well with Krell amps. I had the Ref 5se connected to a Krell 450 MCX and it sounded really good. You won't be going back to the HTS 7.1 for 2 channels once you hear the Ref 5
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