Krell Digital Vanguard or Parasound Halo integrated?

2nd note;
 dave_b   -has had his Krell for quite awhile now. I also believe that he is into music server/streaming device(s) as well.  Hope this helps you.
Happy Listening!

Uber,

Guess what? I just bought used Halo Integrated (my 2nd one, ha) two weeks ago. Very powerful, dead quiet, and slightly on the warm side, associated equipment dependant of course.

I don’t use the phono stage, it’s mediocre at best w/ very little adjustability. The built-in DAC is surprisingly great. It’s an older ESS 9018 chip, but it’s implemented very well, or at least I would guess from the SQ IMHO.

I went back to using a subwoofer, so the built in high/low pass filter and crossover work very well. Bass management was a huge plus and deciding factor for me. Nice to have that option when needed.

Never heard KRELL, but reviews are outstanding most of the time.

I give two thumbs up for Parasound.  And, if you care about such things, Stereophile Class A recommended.

Choose your speakers first.

In this case speakers are likely to not be as relevant as the feature set I need in the integrated.
However if the Scansonic mb2.5 I have up for sale do not sell then they will get used for the time being.

Just my opinion.....

@uberwaltz................

How is the bass on your Scansonic speakers?   I have never heard them.  I did hear the Raidho 4.1 a few years back but never the Scansonic.   What are you looking to replace the Scansonic with?