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I'm not sure what I need

This is my television sound system

KEF LS50 left and right speakers

KEF matching center speaker

Parasound Halo A3 3 channel power amplifier

Here is the part I need help with..... For a preamp/controller/processor I'm using an OPPO 105D and its starting to have issues. I would like to make an improvement in my system but I don't know just what I need. I use this system for 95% television and about 5% for music. 

 

wemfan
auxinput
2,920 posts
 

What's your budget?  If money was not an issue, I would probably recommend a used Krell Foundation 4K processor.  It's a 7.1 processor, so it doesn't have all the extra channels and junk for atmos stuff.  But they are in the $4.5k price range.

A used Anthem AVM-60 is in the $1900-2200 range.

wemfan OP
87 posts
 

I don't have a budget. I just figured the speakers were about $2200 and the amp $3000 so I should spend something similar. I will look at those pieces. Thanks.

soix
9,851 posts
 

I agree with @auxinput an Anthem AVM-60 or other used Anthem AVP that has the features/connections you need would be a great choice for your setup if in budget.  

wemfan OP
87 posts
 

I see both pieces are for sale in the classifieds. Would I notice the Krell sounding significantly better than the Anthem while watching TV? Does the Krell have some feature the Anthem doesn't have? Is the build quality that much better? It definitely looks better. 

BTW, I very much appreciate the help!

soix
9,851 posts
 

Would I notice the Krell sounding significantly better than the Anthem while watching TV?

Probably not.  In your system I wouldn’t pay up much for the Krell as you’ll likely be very happy with the Anthem.  And Anthem also has rock solid reliability — not sure about the Krell although I’d guess it’s good too. 

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