just thought i'd let you know that i auditioned the classe ssp 30 mk II in home and the krell showcase as well. after long deliberation i decided on the showcase. for me the sound of the showcase was more suited for my system. like you i'm 75/25 toward the two channel side. I wanted a very good preamp and for the money I feel that i got one as well as a ton of processing power, balance outs, class A preamp circuitry, component switching and the krell reputation. the reason that classe came out with a mkII was to incorporate dolby prologic II as well as more up to date decoding. that's the only reason. by the way classe is coming out with a ssp60 withing the next few weeks but i think it's price point is almost twice that of the 30
New Processor
Any advice for a new pre-pro? I am replacing a Lexicon DC-1 and a TAP9000ES analog unit. I am looking at a Krell Showcase, Classe SSP30 II, and the Bryston 1.7. I have reasonably local dealers for all three, so I can hear them, but only one has my speakers (Dynaudio Contour 1.8II Audience 42W surround and Contour center.) My movie, music mix is 25% movie 75% music. Adcom 7400 amp (Next to replace). Sony SACD555ES player and Toshiba 9200 DVD are the digi sources, but I'm also have a Clearaudio Champion TT wih RB300 arm and Aurum betaS cart going through a Gram Anp for vinyl plus a tuner and VCR.
Looking for primo two channel analog performance, good surround processing and analog passthrough video switching. (Can eliminate video but would kindof like it. Can't go over 4k. Any thoughts, ruminations and assistance?
Looking for primo two channel analog performance, good surround processing and analog passthrough video switching. (Can eliminate video but would kindof like it. Can't go over 4k. Any thoughts, ruminations and assistance?