PrePro - Classe SSP-75 vs Krell HTS 7.1 vs ???


Hi folks.

I'm close to choosing between these two or maybe something else. I want to stay under $10K. I will be listening 70% to 2-channel & multi-channel audio (CD, DVD-A, & SACD), 25% for DVD-Concerts, & 5% DVD-movies. A topnotch-sounding analog bypass mode is a must, but I also want high-end quality for digital audio as well.

Currently have the Classe SSP-30. A nice unit, but no multi-channel analog inputs. I use Marantz Universal player and Camelot Roundtable for sources, Classe amps for power.

Your preferences or additional suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

Dudeymon
dudeymon

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I preferred the SSP75 to the Krell in early 2002. I recently sold mine and replaced it with an SSP-60, and after break in, I concur that the 2-ch sound quality is very similar to the older unit.

The SSP60 costs $5K list, about 40% more than the going price on SSP75s ($3500 or so). However, I'd still recommend the SSP60 over its older sibling. Not only does it have the newer features, but it also corrects several annoying idiosyncracies of the older unit, such as losing the first note of any digital program and delays when switching sources.