Thieliste, not sure you want to hear this, however, each time I pull up Thiel 3.7 or 7.2 on YouTube, nearly every video there was krell on these speaker's, I mind you, they sounded damn good to me, I understand opinions are just that, an opinion, I believe you will have a smile for a long time after extensive break-in of the Dan D’Agostino classic stereo amplifier, btw, Dan himself helped me with my amplifier, I have the only modified krell 700cx out there, this was completed December 2014, hugely better than a stock 700cx, so yes, I'm a Dan D’Agostino and Nelson pass fan, cheers.
PS Audio BHK 300 mono VS Modwright KWA 150SE mono VS D'agostino Classic stereo
What would you consider the best option of these 3 to build a reference level system.
Any experience with these amps would be appreciated.
I'm also considering higher end gear but if budget does not allow i will stick to these 3 options.
Thieliste
Any experience with these amps would be appreciated.
I'm also considering higher end gear but if budget does not allow i will stick to these 3 options.
Thieliste
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Thieliste, not sure you want to hear this, however, each time I pull up Thiel 3.7 or 7.2 on YouTube, nearly every video there was krell on these speaker’s, I mind you, they sounded damn good to me, I understand opinions are just that, an opinion1990’s videos. It’s 2017! I’m a Krell fan, owned 3 and last FPB600 ... great in its time Current SS is in a different world ... no comparison! The best I heard 7.2 was at Stereo Shop on Mass Ave in Arlington, MA driven by a full stack of McIntosh. If by any chance the Ypsilons can handle both of these speakers i would rather go the Ypsilon route.I would definitely demo before purchase. |
Hi thieliste, I started by hi-end journey with a DR-10 driving Apogee Stages. That amp was so flat and lifeless than I took it back to the dealer and paid the 2X+ difference to get the DR-25. Night and day difference in those two. Still have the DR-25 and have used it for long periods to drive my 5i’s. Solidly built, musical, with plenty of current and as reliable as they come. The darker sound as compared to my DR-9 and Krell would likely work well to minimize the audible effect of the 6k peak of the 7.2s IMO. The Ten, Fifteen, and TwentyFive were the next models following Dave Reich’s departure from Classe’. Glen Grue made some modifications to the input stage of Dave’s "DR" designs and they are generally said to be more lively, open, and dynamic sounding than the DR-10/15/25. http://www.stereophile.com/solidpoweramps/1194classe/index.html#GCmxCxR9G3VUHeez.97 The Fifteen was considered the sweet spot of the line and would work very well for you as a temporary solution (if not more). Can’t say about the Ten. Sorry. BTW- should you decide to buy one, use the SE (RCA) inputs as the XLR inputs use an opamp in the circuit that kills the sound. Apparently, Reich was forced to add it on by Grue after the fact and it shows. Best to you thieliste, Dave |
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