Revel Gems v1 vs Krell Lat 2's

Scoutdog,
Thank you for your comments. They were very helpful. I now have a much better understanding of what I can expect from the Krells. I know that the speakers I am currently looking at are going to be the strong point in my system but I am very curious about how the Harman HK990 will perform with such high end speakers. I plan on purchasing a Rel sub with either speakers.

I know that most people are unfamiliar with the HK990 so I am going to post the specs and info off of the Harman Website.

FROM HARMAN WEBSITE:

Audiophiles everywhere, meet your next object of desire.

As the most powerful stereo-integrated amplifier ever to carry the harman/kardon® name, the HK 990 captures listeners’ attention – and how could it not, with its expectation-defying 150 watts of power per channel. And even though the HK 990 may amaze some with its musical prowess, make no mistake: Its power is highly refined, and it can handle the most demanding loudspeaker loads with the greatest of ease.

As a complement to this muscularity, the HK 990 also boasts an impressive list of advanced performance features, such as fourth-generation Real-Time Linear Smoothing (RLS IV), EzSet/EQ for room optimization, dual subwoofer outputs and a high-current, ultra-wide bandwidth design for clear sound and more precise imaging. And that’s only the beginning. In its quest to overachieve, the powerful HK 990 takes additional strides in the area of versatility, offering six analog stereo audio inputs and four digital inputs to ensure optimal compatibility with various signals.

Superlative two-channel music reproduction is one of the toughest challenges for any audio component. In this regard, the HK 990 offers you a superb blend of irresistible features destined to win the affections of the most discerning of audiophiles.

SPECS:
Description Integrated Amplifier
Power (FTC)1 2 x 150W @ 8 ohms / 2 x 300W @ 4 ohms
HCC (Amps) ±200
Ultrawide Bandwidth @ 1W (+0, –3dB) 10Hz – 170kHz
Discrete Amplifier Output Devices Yes
Signal-to-Noise Ratio IHF-A (–3dB) 109dB
EzSet® Capability EzSet/EQ™, 2.2-channel
Audio Inputs 8
Tape Monitor Loop Yes
Phono Input Yes, MM and MC
Digital Audio Inputs (Coax/Optical) Rearpanel 2/2
Processor Input Yes, 2.2-channel
Balanced XLR Inputs Yes
HRS-Link Yes
Digital Audio Output (coax/optical) Rearpanel 1/0
Preamp Outputs Yes
Subwoofer Output Yes, dual
Power Consumption (Watts) 800W max
IR-In/Out Jacks Yes

Oh and by the way.....just by adding the Kimber Kable PK10 Palladian powerkords it is a night and day difference over the stock. It truly makes this $2600.00 integrated sound like a $5000.00 to $6000.00 integrated.

Brandonosman .. You stated in 2 other posts that you had purchased the Studio 1s and were looking for amplification for them . Now your saying you didn't purchase them and are looking to find them in the right color . Yet in this post you are looking for two way speakers . Please explain .

Tmsorosk, When I had posted a question in the past about a speaker that I was INTERESTED in purchasing I usually did not get the responses that I wanted. They were usually "you should purchase these other speakers" or "I recommend that you look into those speakers" and had nothing to do with the question I asked at all. So what I found that worked for me was to state in the post that I had already purchased said equipment. With that stated in the post people do not try to pursuade you to purchase other equipment and actually answer the question you asked in the first place.