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Krell KSA200s bi-wire vs. 2 Yamaha MX1000 bi-amp

Driving Martin & Logan SL3s (love 'em) with two Yamaha MX-1000s (265wpc RMS 8 ohms, class A to ~30 watts before AB switchover). Vertical bi-amp config spec'd to deliver ~1500 watts peak total into 4 ohms.

I'm thinking of selling the Yami's and changing ($1000 to $1500 upgrade on used market) to a single Krell KSA 200s (class A to 200 wpc RMS 8 ohms) and simply bi-wiring.

Opinions on what I'll find and whether it might be worth it?
murphthelab
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nrchy
2,124 posts
 
The power rating difference between the two amps will probably seem like a misprint were you to go with the Krell KSA 200s. I had an amp rated the same as my Krell but there was no comparison between the two in the real world. Krell amps have more guts than other amps rated at the same power output. I have the FPB series and think they sound great.
theaudiotweak
2,801 posts
 
Yamaha amps are wimpy. No dynamics and are 2 dimensional at best. The Krell will have more bass control and present a very good rendition of a soundstage and musical contrasts.
rbstehno
1,469 posts
 
I don't agree about the Yamaha amps being wimpy. Before selling your Yamaha's, try to do an in house demo of both amps. Also, Krell's sound is too harsh to me and I have heard Krell setup with a set of ML speakers and they did not do justice to the speakers. The dealer then hooked up Mcintosh source gear and the ML speakers sounded much better. Check out other amps like Classe, Plinius, and Mcintosh before making a decision.
hunter285
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I think your wasting your money. You won't hear a difference that's worth the cost, stick with the Yamaha's.
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