I've been eyeing the 2160 since hearing about it. I had ruled out the 2150 in the past due to its lack of the digital connectivity that is now included on the 2160. Currently using a Marantz AVR (SR6003) as a 2 channel preamp running a Adcom GFA-5500 200 watts per channel @8ohms//350 watts per channel @4ohms. The Marantz' DAC is doing the conversion from my digital source. I'm running pure direct so I run the preouts through the 80Hz crossover in my sub and back out to the amp so the amp & speakers don't get the full low bass.

I wonder if I'd be happy replacing the Marantz/Adcom setup with the 2160? Thoughts!!