Would Vandersteen 5a's be a good match for Krell?

Well I audioned them with what they had there Audio Research. It didn't beat my system by no means. Krell and Martin Logan a really good match. I'll keep what I have.

I have Vandersteen 5A's (gorgeous Kowazinga finish) and are using Ayre electronics with them for a fabulous sound. I saw that you have Krell already, and I don't blame you for not wanting to replace them. Krells have always been a high end product, and I am absolutely sure they would work well with the 5A's. If you had the luxury of listening to some tube, some s/s, of the top 5 or 6 manufacturers, you would hear differences that would would only be "slight". Get the 5A's, set them up properly, and be happy.

I think the speakers deserve one more audition with music I know very well. When I audition the first time I knew none of the music played. The dealer is very easy to work with and a great guy. I have high expectations of the Vandersteens 5a's.

Though I am a very happy Thiel CS6 owner, my best audiophile friend has the 5as and I have spent many evenings luxuriating in the sonic bliss of these also-time- and-phase-coherent speakers. They certainly would be my other first choice.

I have decided to upgrade my front end first. I have chosen Aesthetix IO Signature for my pre-phono. Hell maybe with that much of an upgrade I may not need to upgrade the speakers. I'll keep you informed. THIS IS FOR ALL WHO READ THIS THREAD. THERE ARE DEALERS OUT THERE WILLING TO GIVE A DISCOUNT. SO IF YOU PAY FULL PRICE FOR ANYTHING FIND A NEW DEALER !!!!!!