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Krell Amps/preamp listeing levels -- room size

What are some of your experiences using Krell electronics -- size of amps (Watts), type of speakers, room size and listening at say average volume of 75 - 85 db. What are some of the best combos out there and why. Remember listening @ 75 db avg whether its a 100watt amp or a 900 watt amp or a 30 x 40 ft room or a 12 x 15 ft room, rock classical, anything avg 75 to 85 dbs.
Lets talk people! no ifs -- list your stuff and tell us why. Old stuff and new stuff. Have some fun. Keep it simple and to the point.

KPS-28C, FBP-200C, KCT, Krell Lat-2s
Sounds nice and full at around 60 db and above (higher the better) I have never maxed out my amp! Low level listening is not the greatest -- sounds thin! (KCT volume knob (0 to 150) -- 25 is good -- 55 is loud -- 80db to 90+ db) (Room size 15 x 20)
scoutdog
rminsf
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Ronnie,
Thank you for the kind words. Sorry everyone for the spelling, it was very late at night and my iPad kept changing my wording. Too bad the iPad spelling correction does not learn.

I'm thinking seriously about picking up a pair of Sophia 2's but not sure yet? Anyone have any opinions on them?

Rob
richard_stacy
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Good stuff in this thread. Long time FPB 600c owner and I've been contemplating an amp change for a bit now. It just seems like every time I find something I think could be a good fit I come home and warm up the big Krell and it just sings. I just can't seem to find the amp that warrants pulling the trigger. The new big Krells are so pricey and the gain from a move does not seem worth it. I have thought of a subtle jump to a 750cx. The only amps that I am seriously considering now are the Spectral DMA 360's which could happen. Speakers are Maxx II. Any suggestions? Don't mean to get off topic but seems there are some knowledgeable Krell folks here...
ddd1
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fletcher%E2%80%93Munson_curves

At low levels like that you might be better off with a cheap integrated with a loudness button.
scoutdog OP
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DDD1--
I was hoping for better constructive comments....So lets hear what you have to offer besides what you have already offered (not good enough - a different conversation).

Please let us know what you consider "MANLY" volume without the loudness button....in your room with your equipment -- really simple idea even a cheap integrated....gets the concept!

Remember your talking to intelligent people so show us more of your considerable knowledge of how its suppose to be done in your music world!

For all us cheap integrateds with loudness buttons,
We still Rock
Scoutdog
rminsf
53 posts
 
Richard,

you obviously like the Krells my suggestion would be give a MONO pair a try, trust me you will love it. You will hear the difference right away, the sound-stage will open up more, a lot more depth and height too. I would just try the modrange or high end FPB MONO's.
FPB250M, FPB250MC, FPB350MCX = Same amp, low series, sounds ok...
FPB350M, FPB350MC, FPB450MCX = Same Amp, mid series, sounds Excellent, Love these amps!
FPB650M, FPB650MC, FPB750MCX = Same amps, top of the range, Sounds even better!

I did just order a set of FPB 750MCX's but honestly I really love the FPB350M series they sound fantastic. I was very surprised when I first played them and removed my FPB stereo amp, its a big difference, you wont regret it.

I have no idea what that gentleman is chatting about with the integrated and loudness button? I don't think an FBI has a loudness button? To me, every Krell I have heard plays just as well at low levels as it does at high levels, very little difference, these are high bandwidth, constant voltage source amps. I think speakers make a bigger difference on that subject?

Let us know what you decide?

Rob
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