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Best multi channel amp and processor good for 2 channel listening.

Hi All,

I am new to this forum and have a few questions in reference to HT processors.  I am starting from scratch and switching from a Krell S-1000 and S-1500.  I sold the processor a few months back and I going to list here the amp.

I am currently considering the new Bryston 9B3 and the SP4 and decision was based on upgrade ability and warranty. The speakers for HT will be Sonus Faber Grand Piano Home and for 2 channel Verity Otello’s.  My second choice was Classe but I was informed that they have all sales on hold, this is concerning.  I have not listened to either, my choice is based on reviews and the Bryston dealer.  My decision was also based they are both good for two channel, I am not set on this but it will help the budget and space.  I am looking for a warm and good over all sound; some might say 3 dimensional sound, clarity is also a factor.  Actually, all I’ve read in reference to Classe fits the bill.  I would like a couple of other choices to include in my short list and opinions are welcome. The budget for the processor and amp is approx. 22k.  

Thanks to all.....
maguiar
maguiar102
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Caphill,

I have a couple of Transparent Audio Laboratory MusicWave, E124991, Type CL2, 10AWG and was wondering if you have any experience with them. I had them with the Sonus Faber Grand Piano Homes and the Krell, but I felt my system sounded a bit bright, not sure if it was the cables or the components.
Any suggestions on cables? I always like a few options.
maguiar102
83 posts
 
Caphill,

Also, was considering bringing the speakers home first and asking the dealer for an in home demo.
maguiar102
83 posts
 
They are in the $400.00 range for each at this time for 8ft.
auxinput
2,920 posts
 
Transparent Audio Laboratory MusicWave - I looked them up and I can't imagine a pure copper speaker cable with gold-plated terminations as being 'bright".  Most likely, it was your Krell.  The lower end Krell equipment can be bright/thin sounding due to undersized power supply (in my opinion).  The high end stuff (top-level preamp and amps) do not suffer from this bright/thin edge.
maguiar102
83 posts
 
As I mentioned the Krell S1500 & S1000 multi channel. I did found it to be a bit bright on some recordings, maybe synergy.  The question is would I benefit from these cables with the Verity’s?
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