What amp sounds most like Krell mcx monoblocks?

I did not know that Krell did more than repairs on their legacy amps.

Duke,

If you like the sound of the MCX monoblocks, why would you try something else? I have a pair of MCX 350 and just replaced all caps for about $1,500. They now sound better and produce less heat than when I purchased them used on the Audiogon for about $5K. I knew that I had to bite the cap rebuild cost at one point in time and just did it in February. My 'total' cost of acquisition is $6.5K and will have a pair of killer amps for the next 15 years.

You have to do your own math. If you want the equivalent of the Krell sound but want to purchase a recent model, you are in for a lot extra dollars IMHO. Why not settle to what you already like at reasonable used price level (used MCX amp). Some of them are offered on the Audiogon as already re-capped. If not re-capped and did not overpay to acquire them, why not have the seller have them shipped directly to Krell? You will then save a shipping segment and have amps good for the next 15 years.

I have had a few Krell amps and they are very reliable. Only need to recap them to have them back singing again. Class A amps are tough to beat.

Dasign

I have heard and own many amps in the last 25 years, yet I have not heard anything that sounds like those Krell mcx. I have owned many: Levinson, Mcintosh, Accuphase, Sim Audio, Ayre, Gamut. My 450mcx is running strong so you should not hesitate. And even if you do need new caps, they will be good for another 10 yrs at least after that.

"I have had a few Krell amps and they are very reliable. Only need to recap them to have them back singing again. Class A amps are tough to beat."

Is it really necessary to have an older Krell recapped? I'm kind of surprised that everyone is recommending this like its a given. Krell's build quality is one of the very best.

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The big mcx Krells don't show up on Audiogon for sale as often as they used to. Since Krell has stopped making big iron, it seems the older big Krells are becoming collector's items.
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