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Krell FPB 600 = to what new amp today.

I was always wondering what my Krell FPB 600 amp would be equal to with a new up to date amp today. I love this amp with its huge amount of power and huge bass. So I would like to know about a current up to date amp with the same amount of power and bass. The amp has to be only SS. Plus I really am now considering a back up amp if the Krell ever has to go into service. Thanks to all. 
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I would not include Bryston in that list because it is a very different sounding amp.  The Bryston's I have had experience with (including the newest cubed amps) have all been very fast and thin sounding (in comparison).  The Krell FPB's would have a much fuller sound.  Possibly BAT if you want something a bit warmer maybe or the new Krell Solo monoblocks?  Expensive, though.
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imhififan
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Krell FPB 600 = to what new amp today
 Boulder 2160 stereo power amplifier, use the Krell FPB 600 as back up instead ;)
mikey8811
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I don't think you will find anything with the bass slam of that Krell era - not even the current Krell's nor d'Agostino's.
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dweller
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Having used the humble (only 300 watts+/ch @ 8 ohms) Bryston 4B3 in my current system, I didn’t think it sounded "thin" in any way (Used full range w/ Mac C22 preamp -probably your speaker wire). Also, The bass I got from twin 6.5 inch woofers (B&W 804D3) bordered on "intimidating" (speakers were bi-amped with Bryston on the bottom). Bryston cubed series are fine amps.
iaindb
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Morning,
I have a very similar system with the Matrix 800’s, Krell FPB 600 and a Beard P100 for the Mids/tweeters. I auditioned some Classe mono blocks (can’t remember the model) and was underwhelmed. 
I then started to a hunt for the original “partners” to the 800’s and eventually found a total of 5 x MPA810 Monoblock amplifiers. Due to the age and that only two of them powered on they are all being refurbished at the moment. And therefore I have yet to place them in my system.
The only other amps I would like to audition would be from PS Audio but being in Northern Ireland I am yet to find a supplier who will allow me to have them on loan.
Your room set up looks similar to mine but I have the staircase (open) behind mine as I found the sound better than against the wall.
If you do find anything that comes close to the Krell do let us know as I would be interested as recapping the Krell will need to happen at some point and there maybe a modern alternative.
Iain
BTW I use a Krell 250a as my “back up” and it gives a similar sound just not the punch of the FPB. 
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