My favorite Krell Amp was the FPB-200. I found it was more neutral (less electronic sounding) than the Aragon 8008BB, and more musical than the other Krell amps of the time as well as the Aragon. Although not perfect, I had always preferred Krell systems because, while listening to them, if I thought about it, I got a sense that I was hearing much more of the recording itself than with other systems, and much less of any colorations. I thought Krell was way ahead the other manufacturers whose products I had heard when it came to resolution and complete neutrality. I don't think most were ready for that. Even now, take a look (and listen) to what many are describing as transparent and neutral.
Their newer stuff is supposed to be warmer and smoother, but I have not heard it enough under consistent conditions to render an opinion.
Their newer stuff is supposed to be warmer and smoother, but I have not heard it enough under consistent conditions to render an opinion.