could someone compare krell vs. classe audio ?

Krell and Classe are both high quality manufacturers but have distinctly different sounds.

People who like forceful dramatic bass and a more in your face presentation are Krell fans.

The Classe house sound is smooth in nature and does also have a oomph in bass though not as much.

Note that I am an owner of an all Classe stereo so I am more biased to the Classe sound.

I own a Krell KSA 250. Built around 1991 and built like a tank.
Has played flawlessly. Not sure if todays Amps will peform for the long run as well as this Amp.

The heat from the unit also doubles as a space heater.

I am sorry to say that I have not compared the Krell directly to Classe.
I have heard the Amp and read many good things about the Classe Equipment.

I own a pair of Krell 300MDA monos, and a pair of Classe 25 amps.

Using the same cords/speakers/etc and just swapping the amps, heres the differences I hear.

The Krells are faster, some would call it a more analytical sound. The Classe are smoother and sweeter, but slow to my ear. I notice this more on brushed cymbals.

Which you prefer will depend on the overall balance of the est of your system. Both of these are very high build quality and bottomless power. Both of them run hot to the touch.

John C.