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Proceed AVP vs Denon AVP-A1HDCI & Krell S-1000

Hey guys. I have a Proceed AVP pro which is about 15 years old, Sunfire TGA-7200 amp, Monitor Audio Platinum Speakers, Audiolab 8000T tuner & other high end gear.
The Platinum PL-300 mains are driven in Bi-amp.
I would like to know if the Denon AVP-A1HDCI & Krell S-1000 will beat the proceed in sound quality.I know that the two are tough & newer. New features require HDMI.I don't care about extra features. I mainly care about top quality sound.
I compared the Proceed with other good brands such as Sunfire pro & Anthem. But the Proceed was more refined, detailed & tighter & more controlled bass. So I am focusing on the Denon & Krell & which one of them will make my speakers sing better.

Regards
albannai
classicjazz
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I had the AVP and then the AVP2. I now have the Denon AVP-A1HDCI. As a preamp the Proceed was quite good but a bit colored and restrained compared to top notch standalone preamps. Keep in mind that I have not owned an AVP2 for two years but I had it alongside probably the Levinson 32 preamp (no contest) as well as subsequent other preamps of similar caliber.

The AVP has a nice DAC section and the Audyssey system which is highly worthwhile if you have a problematic room. It also has XM radio and NET radio capability as well as an FM tuner and HD radio. For my purposes it's a Swiss army knife unit that does a lot (esp. for background music with the various tuners) while only taking up one rack space in my overcrowded rack.

I once owned the Krell Audio Video Standard and numerous Krell amps. I still think well of Krell amps but feel that AV processors are not their strong suit.

Regards,

CJ
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dbphd
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I'm in the same boat. I have a Proceed PAV/PDSD pre/pro that I use with Proceed Amp 2 and Amp 3 to drive KEF 104.2s mains, 102.2 surrounds, and 200C center. I'd like a modern processor with HDMI 1.3, and perhaps DRC (I use a Velodyne SMS-1 DRC with my HGS-15), but I don't want to lose the quality of sound I enjoy. A Sony XA5400ES is scheduled for delivery today, making the lure of DSD and multi-channel music even more enticing.

The Cary Cinema 11a looked promising, but posts at AVS suggest it's too buggy. One of our local gurus recommended a Classe SSP 800, but offered a large discount on an Anthem D2. Knowing me, I'll most likely do nothing.

db
albannai OP
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The Proceed is considered a little "hot" compared to other high end brands . The Anthem is great but lacks the airiness that you get from tough brands. While the Sunfire was musical but lacked the Proceed's low end refinement & tightness. It was a little loose sometimes & over exaggerated at other times. I couldn't get it right to my taste & I will definitely love it if I didn't have the Proceed.

I am an installer so I don't really care much about the Audyssey system while it's a plus point. I care about well refined sound with tight bass.

I am sure that the Denon is so good in features " a true Swiss army knife " but I am afraid that I might get disappointed with the bass tightness.
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