Krell Evo vs Evo-enhance


Hello

I am considering between krell evo402 and 402e; beside evo400 and evo400e mono blocks. I have not audited them so not sure which are the most significant differences. are the new E amps better than the older evo ones?

In addition, how do you compare the above krell evo with pass labs xa 100.5 or goldmund telos 200 or Perreaux 750 or dartzeel nhb108 mondel 1 power amp?

Many thanks
sonrock
Since HIFICRITIC takes no advertising it would be difficult to promote their chosen reference amp in ads.
I've been doing business with John at Audio Video Logic, in Des Moines, for 25 years and have become friends with him. I trust John's professional opinions and he is a huge advocate of the Krell Evo "e" series and he especially likes the 402e. Audio Video Logic carries and has carried, ARC, PASS and many other great brands and John is not one to push any one line if he is not a "true believer."

They're listed on this site. Give John or Mike at AVL a call.

Note: I am not affiliated with AVL. I am however, a real fan of this great high-end dealer.

_Ben
Hi Ben

Thanks for your advice. However I am based in the UK and cannot call the guy. Many thanks any way.

atb

Thanh

nb: any one can help me to review between 402e and 400e?
Regarding to the original question, I would say 402e is more logical way to go over 400e. 402e saves space, and there is no need to buy 2 identical cord. 402e is exactly two 400e together put in one chasis.
Compared to other brands such as Pass, Dart,...it is a different beast. Doesn't sound like pass amps, doesn't do the mistakes that pass does. However, it can't give the pure musical joy as Pass does.(class A)
Krell will give its best exactly 1h30-40m later after turn on. Needs a dedicated wall outlet.(not a buffer line, has to be dedicated) Plus a good ''powercord'' will give you sonic enjoyment at least 4 year as in my case.

As far as Mr. Colloms concerned, when he first reviewed Krell 402, I had Krell already and smiled and undestood that he couldn't realized its potential. I kept reading his reviews until 2010. He gave rave reviews what I had so far so good.(wilson sophia 2, Audio Research Ref 3, Transparent reference mm2 cables......)Even he was almost putting my setup together except my dCS Puccini-clock. Than, I found his own Hi-fi Critic forum and posted a topic named ''coincident or what?''
In mid 2010, I have decided to change my speaker and preamp and make radical difference.Replaced Wilson with Focal Utopia 3, and Audio Research with Esoteric preamp. Even changed my Transparent Ref. interconnect with PAD Ann.
Thanks god that he has not reviewed those yet......