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Anybody happy with high power Krell?

I've been strongly considering a higher power upgrade to my JRDG 9Ti's. One amp I haven't cosidered has been Krell. I once heard a Krell 600 fbp with a Krell CD player and Wilson Maxx speakers and it drove me from the room. Yet, I'm really intrigued by the thought of all that Class A power. There seem to be some decent used Krells around, and although I take reviews with a grai (or a bushel) of salt, 650 M monos are now "in" at TAS. I'd like to hear from people who are happy with Krell. As an aside, I'm also going to audition the Clayton M200-, another Class A power amp.

Thanks,
David
deshapiro
tacs
220 posts
 
You didn't say why you wanted more power. If you're not happy with the JR, it's possible that solid state amps in general are leaving you cold. There are lots better ways to good sound than spending ever more on huge amps most of whose cost is in casework material and and machining. Get a more efficient speaker. Go with your initial impression of the Krell, which has also driven me out of dealer rooms in the past! "Fight the power."
Tom
deshapiro OP
177 posts
 
Hi,
I have very power-hungry speakers that I really love, Avalon Osiris. They image , they are musical, they have excellent balance of midbass , midrange and highs. BUT, they are power hogs and on they need testosterone-filled SS amps.I actually would try tubes, but I have my system tied into a home theater surround system and the amps are on all the time.

David
brulee
564 posts
 
I have heard that Boulder or Spectral are very special with Avalon speakers. Check with Cornfedboy. He probably knows more about amp wire combinations with Avalon speakers than most reviewers.
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