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Krell showcase or other 5 channel amp

I own a Parasound 1205A and am looking for something that would be an upgrade. I want an amp with balanced inputs and need it to be in black (which seems to cut down your choices in high end amps these days). I am wondering if the Showcase would really be an improvement over what I have. I am somewhat suspicious of these newer Krells (as compared to, say, the Krell TAS which looks like a real Krell!). Would I be getting just the name or a real sonic improvement?

I have B&W803N's, and would get a Classe, but they seem very rare on the used market. The Dreadnaught seems like a great idea, but perhaps a bit more expensive. Any other suggestions?
diw
briweve
123 posts
 
DIW,

Totally agree with on being suspicious on the new Krells. I'm not 100% fimilair with your individual Parasound Amp, but I don't think it's going to be an upgrade.

If I were you I would look at, Bryston/Lexicon, Plinius, Theta, there was a Coda on Audiogon, a company that does not get alot of recongition, but makes awesome stuff.
tpsonic
1,092 posts
 
Possibly a Cary 5 amp,200W.Don't know about black chassis.Heard this with a set of B&W D803s.
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
Take a look at an (Earthquake Cinenova Grande)...they get great reviews for sound quality...and they are truly a beast of an amp, for multichannel use.

Dave
upgrade1394
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I used to own the 1205A and its a good amp but can definitely be improved upon. Have not heard/demoed the showcase but the TAS is worth it. Even better is the Dreadnaught with the 200 or 225 (Dreadnaught II) modules. I am very impressed with the D'naught II driving the Martin Logan's. I would stay away from Bryston (lacks transparency), Cary (reliability?) but consider the newer Delta series Classe.
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