Krell Vanguard Integrated vs Bryston B135

Krell Vanguard Integrated vs Bryston B135.

Both are available for about the same price in the SALE page.

I use an Aerial 5 and Marantz CD63ii. I want to replace my ADCOM GFA- 555ii/GTP-500 combo

Will either of these be a solid step up from the ADCOM combo and if so...which sounds better?

Thanks.

manto09-06-2016 5:16pm

dave_b Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,159 posts 09-14-2016 at 01:09am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete FYI, the Krell does 200w/ch @8ohms and 400w/ch into 4ohms!! It replaced my FPB 300/Phantom combo...it's that good! It is extended, fleshed out and dynamic. Sound staging is amazing with great image spread and detail. A great PC and clean AC are required. If it sounds etched then it is indicative of problems elsewhere. Of course some listeners dislike realistic frequency extension in favor of a more colored or muted top end.
jafant Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 19,671 posts 09-15-2016 at 03:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks! for sharing- dave_b I want it all! Detail, dynamics, micro and macro extension. Nothing muted nor rolled-off, especially, the top end.
jafant Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 19,671 posts 09-16-2016 at 12:02am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete dave_b can you give a shout-out for your dealer/retailer?
dave_b Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,159 posts 09-22-2016 at 12:33am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I used Surround Sounds in Exton, Pa.
jafant Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 19,671 posts 09-23-2016 at 11:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete TY- dave_b