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What amp sounds most like Krell mcx monoblocks?

I am searching for another used amp that sounds very similar to the mcx series. Love the sound of the monoblocks, but I am concerned that buying another pair may become an instant trip to service at Krell as the line is so old.

Anyone know of something that sounds very similar to this amplifier? I am not asking for something better, just something that is basically a sideways move would be enough.

I never heard any newer Krell product and there are no local dealers.

Thanking you in advance.
Duke
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lloydelee21
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Wow...great question. Stretching memory, I would say a high current, high quality Class A amp perhaps.

I have only read about Bully Sound, but it is designed by Bret D'Agostino (Dan D'Agostino's son), and shares some of his father's philosophies...built like a tank, high current/reserves, it is Class A I think, and even looks like the old Krells.

If you can find HifiCritic (Martin Colloms), they did at least 2 reviews and highly recommended them.

Good luck.
zd542
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You'll never find anything that sounds exactly like it but the first thing that comes to mind is Bryston. Also, the high end Parasound amps.
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audiolabyrinth
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why not get another Krell mcx model and send it off to be renewed, cosmetially, and the total inside done, I did, The 700 cx stereo amp, with 2014 capacitors, done at krell factory, essentially, I have a brand new amp, sounds alot better than the original 2005 capacitor model they made for capacitors when manufactored, cheers.
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