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Krell Evo202 or B&W 802 or McIntosh C1000 solid

Hi Guys,

I am currently running a MC275 with B&W 805s and using Meridian 861 as pre in my 2ch system. I am thinking of spending around 10Gs for an upgrade so I am debating whether I should upgrade my preamp to either Krell Evo202 or Mcintosh C1000 Solid state. Or should I spend the money on bigger speakers like the B&W 802s?
sfung
nickt
172 posts
 
Getting the 802 would definitely be your best choice but then your 275 would also need to be upgraded to at least the 402 or 501. Why would you drop 8-10K on a preamp when your amp or speakers are not in that range?
sfung OP
2 posts
 
I guess I am thinking of upgrading in stages. First the preamp, then speaker then amp.

I think I definitely need a preamp, so I guess I will upgrade to a cheaper preamp, then the speakers then the amp.

In that case maybe a ML 380s or something in that price range, since they pair better with non-ML amps.
mribob
229 posts
 
what is it you don't like about your Meridian 861? I guess many people use it for Home theater; instead of two channel; but if its the v4.2; its internal dacs are quite good. I'd vote for the bigger speakers and amps...your current speakers don't need a bigger amp at present...what are you using as sources?
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ejlif
1,370 posts
 
Of all the upgrades I've done over the years none made as much improvement as getting a top notch preamp.
heykay
32 posts
 
I owned the ML 380s very nice preamp then decided to upgrade to Krell preamp decided to skip the KCT and purchased the 222 and upgraded to the 202 and you will get 90% of the 202 with the 222. Age was reason for skipping KCT and also for selling 380s besides trying CAST.
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