Peachtree Grand Integrated X1 vs Parasound Halo Integrated


I’ve been stalking the interweb for a used Parasound HINT to come around at a good price for a while now. Of course in the meantime I am obsessively looking at/ researching every other integrated and separates option known to man, but always seem to come back to the HINT - wins out for its price, HTbypass, bass control, universal respect and love. A Peachtree Grand has come up for sale at my same target price and I am also intrigued by its also stellar reviews, original $4500 price tag, 440w into 8, and seems to do everything I need. My lizard brain says get the $4500 flagship amp, but my gut says the Halo. What say you? Anyone ever compare hands on?  Will be driving my Kef LS50s in a medium/small living room.
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I own 2 Parasound Halo integrated amps. I doubt I'll ever upgrade. They just have the overall sound I love. Rich best describes them.
They improve the sound of any speaker dramatically. And with dedicated dual subwoofer outs, and an MC or MM phono cart switch, you can't go wrong.