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Krell Digital Vanguard or Parasound Halo integrated?

Looking for actual owner/user opinions on either of this pair of integrated amps.

There maybe other contenders but this is where I am down too right now.

Needs..
Xlr, rca analog inputs
Digital spdif, toslink, usb inputs.
Headphone amp if possible.( not a major).
Fairly compact, modern, reliable., great factory USA based support.

Will be going into my second home in North Carolina. Sources will be a music server of some description and a tt.
Speakers to be determined but likely small form factor floorstanders or decent stand mounts.

Thank you.
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uberwaltz OP
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@stereo5 

Now that is exactly the sort of information I am looking for.
Obviously my results will vary based on source, speakers, room etc etc.

Ever any issues?
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stereo5
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@uberwaltz...…………..

No, never an issue.  I played that integrated at least 5 hours a day, every single day, and it never got more than very mildly warm.  You really can't go wrong with it. 
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Very nice to know,does not hurt it is a fair bit cheaper than the Krell to boot!
And I have read many good things on Parasound customer service.
audiothesis
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Parasound as a company is first rate.  When I showed at RMAF last year Phil made it a point to come see me and introduce himself, which I found very humble.  They've always been supportive and want anyone involved with their products to get nothing but the best they can offer.
jafant
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uberwaltz
there are a few of the guy here that own Krell Vanguard. Hopefully, they will see this post and reply accordingly.  From the reading and reviews, the Krell, is very powerful.  Keep us posted.
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