Krell Vanguard Integrated vs Bryston B135

Krell Vanguard Integrated vs Bryston B135.

Both are available for about the same price in the SALE page.

I use an Aerial 5 and Marantz CD63ii. I want to replace my ADCOM GFA- 555ii/GTP-500 combo

Will either of these be a solid step up from the ADCOM combo and if so...which sounds better?

Thanks.

manto09-06-2016 5:16pm

jafant Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 19,580 posts 09-06-2016 at 09:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Great query- manto I would like to read more about these (2) amps from owners. Yes, either one will be a step up for sure. I want to read about which one has the most current.
ajpk1971 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 35 posts 09-07-2016 at 03:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My take- I just got the Bryston 4B cubed. I also have a Krell Duo 300. Krell has great bass, but the highs are etched. New Bryston has nice uniform response through all frequency ranges. And excellent bass.
mike_in_nc Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,147 posts 09-09-2016 at 10:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I used to own a GFA-555. It was very nice for the money, but the Bryston gear is in an entirely different league, sonically. (I owned a 14BSST for years and have auditioned a couple of all-Bryston systems.) I for one would go for the B135, and I can't imagine you would be disappointed. I can’t comment on the Krell item, not having heard any Krell gear for over a decade. HTH
dave_b Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,159 posts 09-14-2016 at 12:14am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Not even close ...the Krell Vanguard is equal to, and in many cases, superior to separates. The limitations will be your cables and ancillary equipment.