Krell or Pass

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Hi. I have a Pass Aleph 3 and it's stunning. Pass products make music in a way that Krell can't touch. I've heard a Krell 300i and got a headache in 30 seconds. Pass plays music Krell plays with an electronic haze over everything. Go for a Pass. I know the X-series isn't the same concept as my Aleph 3 but you can always trust Pass to make great products that deliver music with the emotion intact.

I would get the Blue Circle BC2's.I haven't heard the Pass but I have heard Krell and I don't like it at all.I use Naim but I don't think it's a good match with your speakers.Jim

FYI; You can buy a new FPB600c for around 25% off if you shop the authorized dealers in Fl. I have not heard the latest Pass gear except for an aleph 3. I promise you that if you pay alot of attention to your inbound A/C power the Krell FPB600c should amaze you.

I had a Krell FPB300 (and KAS-2) as well as Pass Aleph 0 mono blocks. The Krell FPB was warm with good pace and prodigious drive and bass control. The PASS is completely different, presenting a very diffuse, relaxed sound. After a while, the Pass amps made too many things sound slow and syrupy. I have since moved on and believe an amp needs power and speed as well as warmth. Result? I'm a huge Goldmund fan. I'd try to find a Mimesis 28 or used 9. But given a choice between the Pass and Krell for your speakers, I'd go with Krell (of which I am still a fan).