New Processor

I used to own the Bryston Piece, and while I loved it I kind of got annoyed with it. I used it to watch television and everytime I changed channels it made a clicking noise as it sensed what sound format it was receiving. I don't know, maybe I was doign something wrong. The manual is a breeze to read though. I have heard great things about the Classe unit when it comes to 2 chanel sopudn quality. I never found the Brytson too lackign in that department. I woudl upgrade the amp first though. Try either the Classe amps with the Dyn speakers.
-Vik

FWIW, here's my ranking on sonic and build quality respectively:

1. SP1.7
2. Classe
3. Krell

Have heard them all and find the Krell still having that distinctive sound that I don't like (a tad bright to my ears; YMMV). Classe is very nice but bland, beautifully built though and rather attractive. Krell is sexy in appearance and has an abundance of features, but it just doesn't sound very good to me. It may be your cup of tea..... you have to listen to them.

The big Krell (forgot the model #) is a far better unit, but any piece that costly with such a cheapie remote should be ashamed of itself. All in all, a real fine unit but I wouldn't abandon my Bryston for it, as Krell's sonic signature has never appealed to me.

As music seems to constitute the bulk of your listening, you will most likely find greatest long-term satisfaction with the Bryston (I certainly have).

If you can find a dealer in your area I would also check out the Sunfire Theatergrand III. It is very good on two channel.

Adamanteus,
Have you heard the Aragon Stage One, or the TAG McLaren AVR32-192? If so, how do you rate those units compared to your top 3?