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Stick with.. KMA-100'sMKII or go for KMA-160's ???

Hello guys, and girls, Iam looking very strong into trading out my Krell KMA-100MKII's Mono amps for a Pair of KMA-160's Does anyone know the trade off will be if any. Iam looking for more bottom end punch but still keeping the sweet sound of these older KMA-100's My speakers are watt hogs running at about 84db.@ 8ohm. Any input would be great
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rcprince
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I'd agree with Abstract 7; in addition, I'd say if you can get MDA 300s, they'd be even better, as they were sweeter and smoother on top than the KMA 160s with more power and bass control.
ghostrider45
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The only downside - more heat and greater AC line demands.

The KMA 160's draw more current from the AC supply. If you're close to maximum now with the 100's you might pop breakers with the 160's.

Remeber, the 100's and 160's draw lots of current from the AC line at idle since they are class A amps.
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bryhifi
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I too made the same upgrade with my Thiel CS-3.6's many years ago. I was very pleased with the change over to the KMA-160's especially in the imaging department? Don't know how or why but the sound opened way up and the KMA-160's never ran out of gas. Bass control also stepped up a notch adding that last bit of detail to moving bass lines. They were much more quiet than the fan cooled models / I'm sorry I let these go!!!!
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