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Krell Evo202 or B&W 802 or McIntosh C1000 solid

Hi Guys,

I am currently running a MC275 with B&W 805s and using Meridian 861 as pre in my 2ch system. I am thinking of spending around 10Gs for an upgrade so I am debating whether I should upgrade my preamp to either Krell Evo202 or Mcintosh C1000 Solid state. Or should I spend the money on bigger speakers like the B&W 802s?
sfung

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sfung OP
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I guess I am thinking of upgrading in stages. First the preamp, then speaker then amp.

I think I definitely need a preamp, so I guess I will upgrade to a cheaper preamp, then the speakers then the amp.

In that case maybe a ML 380s or something in that price range, since they pair better with non-ML amps.
sfung OP
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This is my current setup.

HT:
Front Speaker: Epic CF-4 (Klipsch),
Centre Speaker: KT LCR (Klipsch),
Surr Back Speaker: KG 3.5 (Klipsch),
Surr Side Speaker: RS-52 (Klipsch),
Sub Woofer: SW-15 (Klipsch),
Pre Amp: MC-8b (Lexicon),
Power Amp: MC-207 (McIntosh)
BD: LX71 (Pioneer)

2ch
Pre Amp: Meridian 861 V4,
CD: Merdian 800 v3 (using MHR), .
Power Amp: MC275,
Speakers: B&W 805S

I am thinking of moving the Merdian 861 to my HT setup, that's why I am considering getting a 2ch pre.

Right now I am considering:

1. ML 39 (upgraded to 390S) - if I get this then I will also move the 800 to my HT system
or
2. ML 380S pairing it with the Meridian 800.
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