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Krell Power Consumption

Hi,

I'm a bit new to ultra high end. I'm considering a Krell Evolution 402. One thing that jumps out at me is the power consumption in standby. The manual says it draws over 300 watts in stand by and recommends that you leave it on all the time. 300 watts 24/7. Good grief. Is this bogus or just the price you pay for a serious amplifier?

thanks for any advise.
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kennyt
1,226 posts
 
I run the Evo 403 and yep, it probably eats more than that! It is always at least warm to the touch and after serious listening can be frankly hot.

It sounds really good though!
flashunlock
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The new Evo amps draws way too much in standby mode.... I own the FPB-740MCX monos which are class a and they only draw 45W each. The replacement Evo-900 monos draws 450W each in standby mode and they are class A/B. I wonder why Krell has gone this route when things are supposed to be GREENER???

Thanks
rhljazz
1,253 posts
 
Other than radiated heat into the room, why would you care? If you can afford a Krell amp, you should be able to afford the extra 1.00 per day for power.
If the greenies make you feel guilty, I would suggest to sit back and enjoy the music and green out somewhere else in your life.
flashunlock
175 posts
 
Rhljazz...

That is so besides the point in what you had said.
FYI, I dont care the extra money needed to be spent in keeping the amps on standby. My point is why can't Krell make the new Evo amps consume the same amount as the older models.

Before you go into another one.... I just bought a pair of their reference mono's. :)

Cheers.
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dave_b
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The evolution amps are not class A anymore and they contain twice as many parts that are off the shelf garden variety sourced. Only the EVO amps are Class A. The Evolution amps are dry and lacking in color...Duh, no Class A, that's why...I owned the 402 and sold it quickly!
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