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What amp sounds most like Krell mcx monoblocks?

I am searching for another used amp that sounds very similar to the mcx series. Love the sound of the monoblocks, but I am concerned that buying another pair may become an instant trip to service at Krell as the line is so old.

Anyone know of something that sounds very similar to this amplifier? I am not asking for something better, just something that is basically a sideways move would be enough.

I never heard any newer Krell product and there are no local dealers.

Thanking you in advance.
Duke
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audiolabyrinth
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also, I will add, krell promply got to the amp and fixed the problem in one day, and is under testing and sound check, and testing for heat, took a 4 days to get there, so they have had the amp a week now, talked to patrick, likly I will have it back before the end of the month or sooner, Bill Mckeagan pushed my amp to be done a.s.a.p., Thankyou Bill!
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audiolabyrinth
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Yada, what happened was that krell asked me, Do you mind us inserting newer type capacitors?, I said, By no means, go for it, later their explaination was that the caps in the model 700cx that I have that were in the amp in 2005 were not available anymore, I do not know if that is true, The caps are 2014, likly what they use in their brand new models?, they do sound better to me, the most noticeable sound was the most incredible treble sound I have heard at any cost!, No grain, No brittlenes, very, very uncanny realistic and resolving, and the other parts of the sound etc... hope this helps.
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dasign
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Zd542,

Agreed that Krell build quality is one of the best. However, since they are true Class A amps, the transistors stages are always biased, thus generating heat. It is the heat that eventually kills the capacitors. This is true for all class A amps and not specific to Krell.
yada OP
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I found my last pair of 350mcx. I had a pair of supreme fast blow fuses installed in each of them and I am very happy with the amps now.
I agree that the capacitors in general have made great strides forward these past few years and if mine start to fail, I will not hesitate to replace them.
I replaced the capacitors in my speakers and after a few days, they are just glorious.
mtrot
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@Yada, and others,

"I agree that the capacitors in general have made great strides forward these past few years and if mine start to fail, I will not hesitate to replace them."

As someone who just bought a FPB 400cx, I'd be interested in what are the signs the capacitors are starting to fail?
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