Any thoughts on Krell

Chrisla

The Meitner upgrade "IS" simply amazing and like you I have owned many ARC components, most recently the Ref 2 MK ll to the Ref 3.

I have also owned literally every bit of Krell gear over the years until I went all tube. My favorites were their KPS 25SC, KRC-HR and their Reference 64 DAC and MD-10 transport. I used these with their 750 Mcx monos and the sound was at the height of the game. Had I not wanted to go all tubes I would still be right there with that gear.

As for the Meitner gear and the SE upgrade trust me when I tell you that for digital, there isn't IMO any better. Their gear is what has kept me from jumping back into the analog and vinyl arena.

FWIW, I've sorta thought Krell sold out a bit. I'm a big fan of their class A audio amps, but, don't think their integrateds and home theatre gear are worthy of the name. Seems a bit misleading to me. Go figure.

Well then maybe it's time you make a change? If you feel like trying something different, by all means go for it. Part of owning very expensive equipment is believing in them. If you don't have a close connection on all levels, then it isn't the right match. Just like mating amps to speakers. It's no different. Get it right and the rewards are stellar. Good luck and have fun

Arthur

"I'm a big fan of their class A audio amps, but, don't think their integrateds and home theatre gear are worthy of the name. Seems a bit misleading to me. Go figure."

That is because Dan D'Agostino has always been associated with power amps first and foremost and only HT as a second thought. As far as speakers, i won't even comment. Sometimes sticking with what one does best is the key to success.

Oneobgyn, I loved the KRC-HR too... still have it around somewhere... hmmm..oughta try it with the MBL101s just for fun. I'm really depressed that the SE upgrade on the Meitner is really good, the way my system is now,after a preamp upgrade, I probably am going to have to do that. Still don't you think almost fifty percent of the cost of new for what I understand are new algorithms seems a bit much as you pay the factory direct and I apparently can't upgrade the drive at the same time. I know that the other things I tried against it (Esoteric, Ayre CD-5x, Wadia 861) weren't really close in my system.