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Krell 400xi vs. BAT VK-300x vs. McIntosh MA6900

I'm considering 1 of these 3 excellent Integrated Amplifiers to power my newly aquired Wilson Sophia Speakers. My Source Component will be either the Krell Standard or BAT VK-D5. Installing in a mid>large size living room. I'm looking for a smooth, full/robust, easy- on-the-ears sound. I'd rather not have to buy all 3 for an at home a/b/c audition, though I know that this is the preferred method of evaluating Components. Thought that I might give this post a try, to at least narrow it down to 2. Thanks!
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jaybo
4,478 posts
 
what you've described is the 6900...and an excellent phono pre is already in the mix
aball
2,016 posts
 
Jaybo is right on. With Sophias, the BAT and Krell will not match your tastes.

Arthur
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geared4me
219 posts
 
I too agree on the McIntosh MA6900. This should be one very sweet set-up. You may even be glad to have the eq option built in.
bartokfan
664 posts
 
its like which brand can come up with the fanciest numbers in the title. I means look at these names 400XIESCDTRRSUPERDUPER
mcrheist
130 posts
 
I'm a Sophia Series II owner, and I would avoid the BAT and Krell. Keep in mind that the Sophias are very revealing and will expose the difficiencies in your system. Take the time up front to match the system well...otherwise, you will be wasting time and dollars.

When matched with the appropriate amp, preamp, source components and cables, the Sophias are extremely engaging and musical. Enjoy the journey. Good luck!
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