Best sounding Krell ?

"lacks finesse and texture" Your right, "That, of course, is subjective and one person's opinion." I find Krell's power amplifiers not only handle macro-dynamics well, but, micro-dynamics (finesse and handling?) as well, if not better than most other power amplifiers. IMO, lacking texture is a positive attribute. I respect your opinion, and usually agree with it (ha!), but differ on this one. To each his own.

I've enjoyed the FPB 600 very much but mine may well be for sale here soon. I recently purchased the MX-R monoblocks and will be receiving them soon. Many feel the MX-R is a great match for the 5As. I'm doing the audiogon audition since an ayre dealer is no where near me. I'll probably hold onto the Krell a few weeks to make sure I haven't made a dreadful mistake but based on the comments of others and reviews I've read I'm guessing my FPB 600 will be on the market. I don't have the space(or strength) to keep them both.

I wish you great success with the MX-R's, I have heard them and they sound very similiar to the FPB600. Perhaps your system synergy will be positive:)

well it definitely depends on what your other components are. But amps are to drive speakers, so your choice will depend on your speakers.

For 2 years i felt my Sonus Faber Concerto Domus are not getting enough juice from my SF Power 2, so i tried the VTL MB125 (did not better the Power 2), DNA-125+TLC-1 (bettered the Power 2), but it is the KRELL FPB 200c+SFL-2 combo that brought my babies singing with practically unlimited power and control.

I am happy with the FPB 200c and my SF Concerto, and my trusted SFL-2 brings them together pretty well ;-)

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