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S-1200 is truly a great product. Very resolving, very transparent, without being harsh or thin IMHO. Great clear midrange as well.
 It should serve you well.
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07-15-2012, 09:53 PM
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Ivan FLORIDA MX136, MC1.2KW(10) MC2KW(2), MCD1100, MS750(2) MVP881, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, HT-2 SUBS(2) HT3F(2) WS350(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) XCS350(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" MOTORIZED SCREEN, CINEMA-TECH SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES Reference System: ACCUPHASE A300 AMPS, C3900 PRE-AMP, DP1000 CD/SACD TRANSPORT, DC1000 DIGITAL PROCESSOR, DG-68 DIGITAL EQUALIZER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, PS1230 POWER SUPPLY, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, WW PLATINUM CABLES CAPE COD MX150, MC501(2) MC1.2KW(10) MC2301(2) MR88, MVP881, MCD1100, MDA1000, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, ESOTERIC K-01X 30th ANNIVERSARY (BLACK) SACD/CD PLAYER, G02-X CLOCK, HT3F(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(4) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) KALEIDESCAPE STRATO & TERRA SERVERS 80-TB, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" SCREEN, SONUS FABER STRADIVARI, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, FORTRESS SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES Analog Rig: CLEARAUDIO INNOVATION WOOD, UNIVERSAL ARM w/ Da VINCI' CART, 2nd UNIVERSAL ARM w/ GOLDFINGER STATEMENT CART, HRS-MXR REFERENCE RACK-GLOSS BLACK w/ M3X SHELVES, AESTHETIX RHEA SIG PHONO-PRE, BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, WW PLATINUM CABLES Reference System: BURMESTER 911MK3 AMP(3), 088 PRE-AMP, 089 CD PLAYER, 100 PHONO PRE-AMP, 948 POWER CONDITIONER, ACCUPHASE DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, AVID ACUTUS REFERENCE SP TT, GRAHAM PHANTOM II SUPREME ARM, BENZ MICRO LP-S CART, GRANDIOSO P1X/D1X STACK, G1X RUBIDIUM MASTER CLOCK, N05 NETWORK PLAYER, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, SONUS FABER AIDA SPEAKERS, JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(2) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) WW PLATINUM CABLES Library System: GRANDIOSO M1 MONOBLOCK AMPS, C1 LINESTAGE PRE-AMP, K1X CD/SACD PLAYER, G1 MASTER RUBIDIUM CLOCK, E02 PHONO-PRE, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, AERIAL ACOUSTICS 20T V2, AERIAL SW12 SUBS(2), CANTON REF K1’s, VPI HRX TT w/ SDS POWER SUPPLY, ORTOFON CADENZA BLACK CART, KLAUDIO RCM, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2, SHUNYATA OMEGA QR’s, WW PLATINUM CABLES Esoteric/Bryston System: ESOTERIC C02-X PRE-AMP, P-02X TRANSPORT, D02-X DAC, G02-X CLOCK, BRYSTON 28B3 CUBED MONOBLOCK AMPS(4), BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2(2) EVEREST 8000 POWER CONDITIONER(2) ALTAIRA CG & SG HUBS, AMR-DP777-SE DAC, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, QUADRASPIRE RACK, WW PLATINUM CABLES Accuphase/Canton System: ACCUPHASE E800 INTEGRATED, DP570 CD/SACD PLAYER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, PS530 POWER SUPPLY, CANTON REF K3’s, CANTON REF K5’s, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS MXR REFERENCE MAHOGHANY RACK w/ M3X2 SHELVES, WW GOLD CABLES
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07-16-2012, 07:55 AM
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07-16-2012, 09:12 AM
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Congrats, and let us know how it sounds! I'm also considering the S1200 as well as the Bryston SP3. What are you upgrading from, and did you compare the S1200 against any others? As Jim asked, what is the rest of your system? Curious minds want to know...
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07-16-2012, 10:09 AM
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Jim,
Speakers are Revel Salon 2, Voice 2 , and two pairs of Embraces. The Krell equipment will be used for movies and some music. I also have an Audio Research Reference 5SE preamp and Ref 250 amps in the same system for 2 channel music. I do have to swap speaker cables to change system. Jeff, The S1200 is replacing a Parasound P7 multi channel preamp. I was using it with an Oppo 95. I did not do any comparison before buying the S1200.
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07-16-2012, 11:09 AM
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I also have a blended 2ch/HT system and have Revel Salon 2's, powered by Mac mc452. I'm very interested to hear your impressions of the S1200, especially as it compares to the Ref 5SE. I don't expect it to match or beat the Ref5, but hopefully it comes close, as I'm looking for a one-box preamp solution for both 2ch and HT.
Several nice features on the Krell (compared to Bryston SP3): seems to have a pretty robust EQ, and the ability to set up 4 different "EQ profiles", which could be very useful when listening to older/poorly recorded CDs. Also, the remote seems pretty useful, with lots of quick button adjustment, ie, individual trim on the fly for all channels. Very much looking forward to your impressions.
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Amps: McIntosh MC611’s Preamp/Processor: MX150 Sources: Esoteric K-01X, OPPO BDP95, Speakers: Canton Ref K3
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07-17-2012, 12:08 AM
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Jeff,
I will probably have the S1200 in a couple of weeks. I don't expect the S1200 to match the Ref5Se but I am hoping that it will close the gap a bit. There is a huge drop going from the Ref5se to the Parasound P7 which I use for casual listening. That's expected given the huge difference in price. The S1200 will be my first processor with HDMI. I am looking forward to playing with the Krell EQ.
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07-17-2012, 12:00 PM
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