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how good is the Krell HTS 7.1 pre-amp for 2ch?

Doing mostly 2ch listening now. The system is a bit bright and could be the Wilson WP7 which maybe could be toned down with diff/good pre-amp. However just how good is HTS 7.1 2ch pre? I vaguely recall it may be very good or a dedicated pre could sound much better.

System is Krell 350mcx monos, Wilson WP7. I cannot go tube pre-amp without having the Amps modified which I do not want to do. Thanks all.
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slikric3000
638 posts
 
I have never had a pre/pro that I liked for 2 channel, including a Krell. Pre/pro's are just that, what they are made for, giving basic 2 channel service. I am just the opposite. Whatever sound I get out of my 2.0 I could care less.
banmac
37 posts
 
hi Hughp3, Well of course a dedicated two channel preamp is the ultimate to go. If you're interest in a krell kct preamp let me know i have one availible in a mint condition..
sacman
125 posts
 
I own both HTS7.1 and the KCT feeding the 650mcx via xlr and cast respectively. I'd also owned CAL SSP2500, Class SSP25, Citation and Theta casanova. In 2-chanel music, it's the best processor I ever owned. In comparison to the KCT, I would say it delivers 80% of the performance but i'm not sure if the difference is due to the cast or the internal dac itself. Hope this helps.

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sfstereo
215 posts
 
Why do you need to modify the amps if you use a tube preamp? If you are concerned about dc offset, the Krell has a jumper inside that will allow you to use a tube preamp. No modification is needed. I had the same amps.
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