You are going to have to go out and listen. I just purchased a Krell HTS to go with Krell KAV500 and Infinity Prelude MTS in a dedicated home theater. This will also be used as a music room for stereo. I have a Lexicon unit and compared to the Krell on stereo, its simply flat, there is no depth or soundstaging. Agree that it is great for theater. Haven't heard the Classe but the Classe SSP-30 just got rave reviews by The Perfect Vision. I took a good listen to the Revel Performa Line before buying the Prelude MTS, (Couldn't pass up the deal). The Performas can certainly sound HUGE with great soundstaging. Try to demo them in your own system.
Krell HTS, Classe SSP-50, or Lexicon MC-1
I am looking to purchase a used processor for around 2000, my research has led me to these 3 processors, which are all good choices, I am just asking the experts which they like better. My current set up is the Sony Progressive Scan DVD player, Revel Front speakers, B&W front and surround speakers powered by 2 Classe 150, and a Classe CAV-150. Thanks for all your insight!
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