Best sounding Krell ?

Lush,, try an MIT Magnum or higher PC and let me know what you think. I have an unused Transparent MM PC that you could have for a steal if you're interested (list $2000...sell it for $650). Interesting to note that other cable manufacturers are now getting on board the MIT train and putting networks on their PC's...Harm Tech, Purist etc..

I have been in this hobby for a number of years now...knowing what cables are exactly (tone controls) I have a hard time spending money which is almost equal to that of a component upgrade. For a bit more money (then the recommended power cables) I could simply turn around and buy a better amp i.e. SimAudio i-7, Tri-Vista, used Gryphon etc...

Do it Lush...I just love my 400xi with the Transparent MM on it. I've heard great things about the Sim 7 etc...good luck and happy listening. By the way I found a use for my other cable.

I have a FPB 600 that I've been using with BAT tubed preamps for about 10 years now. It's always been a wonderfully lively and dynamic combination. Negative opinions on Krell products have prompted me to audition many amps in that time in search of an "upgrade". Most recently, I heard the highly reguarded Ayre MX-R(admittedly with different speakers than mine)As much as I wanted to like the Ayres, coming home to the life and energy of my own system was a breath of fresh air. I'd still like to hear the Ayre's in my own room but no one's going to convince me that Krell doesn't make a worthy product.

I think Ayre and Krell are light years apart in sound. If you've been listening to Krells with Bat tube Preamps for the past 10 years, I would expect you think most other amps especially some of them to sound a bit lifeless. Krell is as lively as the come IMO and you've probably got a nice touch on it with the tube pre. If the Krell sound isn't bothering you and obviously it isn't too much I'd stick with it.