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Parasound HINT vs. Bryston 135-3 or Simaudio 340i D3PX

I have a Parasound HINT integrated amp and am considering replacing it with Bryston 135-3 or Simaudio 340i D3PX. Both options are available used at about half of new retail price. I am aware that the Parsound is considered good value, and I appreciate what it does, including the useful options for managing subwoofers in both HT and two-channel applications.
For those here who are familiar with the Parsound amp and either or both of the Bryston and Simaudio integrateds, will you please tell me what I would gain with an upgrade?My listening space is a basement room, approximately 20' x 20'. I have Harbeth Compact 7es3 speakers for left and right channels, along with two Rythmik F8 subwoofers. My primary source is an Oppo UDP-205. Cables are Audience, with Furutech power distribution.
If I would do better with a speaker upgrade than a more expensive amplifier, please just say so. Thanks for your input.
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Changing speakers is the way to better sound, it will be the biggest sound change, I would suggest a speaker that moves a little more air, provides a little more punch if you will,what that speaker is will be for you to hear. I would get new speakers and use that Parasound until such time that either it quits on you or you quit on it. Most speakers are going to be in the moderately sensitive range which the Parasound should be able to drive. Building a system from the Speakers back is the way to go, after all this is the part of the system you interact with the most.

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