Sorry if you’ve seen this already, but in case it’s of some help and saves some typing:) - my first home audition of the 222 against the HE.
Since then I’ve slightly changed my mind and after a second home audition decided to buy the 222 - so I now have both. And enjoy both equally.
Of course, first and foremost, the HE looks better to me (in fact looks perfect and only rivaled by the Nait2 if you ask me:)!
The 222 does sound slightly better and also has an extra analogue input and a very good phono, as well as the PSU upgradeability. Oh, and the automation with the NC250. May depend on how much these are important to you.