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Looking for a 7 channel power amp to replace Krell showcase 7

I am using Krell showcase 7 now with good result in my HT. But the amp is like a grill during summer, it heats up my basement. There is also some reliability concern about this amp. I am looking for some 7 channel amp that is comparable to Krell to replace my showcase 7, which will not generate that much heat. I am using Krell S-1000 processor in HT setup with B&W 805 speakers. Balance input is preferred but not must. No fan in power amp please.
cygnus_859
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lalitk
5,640 posts
 
Check out these amps, 

  1. Sunfire TGA-7401 or TGA-7201
  2. NAD M27 
  3. Lexicon RX-7
  4. Anthem PVA7
  5. Marantz MM8077
  6. Emotiva XPA Gen3
  7. Outlaw Audio

Good luck! 
jdlynch
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You said no fan, but, the one I would recommend does have a fan. However, it only runs when thermostatically required, which is not often. That amp is the Datasat RA7300. There are few 7 channel amps that will better your Krell. The ATI signature would be a close second. PM me if you would like pricing on either.
erik_squires
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If heat is a concern, you should be looking for ICEPower or Hypex based amplifiers.  They'll stay quite cool. 

nuForce, Jeff Rowland, NAD, Bel Canto and Theta are making amps based on their modules. 

I personally own ICEpower 250 modules and they not only stay quite cool, they are perfectly neutral and to me indistinguishable from the A/AB amps they replaced. 

Best,


Erik 
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