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Krell or Mark Levinson with Revel Ultima2's???

OK,

I know the ML amps and Revel speakers make a solid match, but given the recent changes in ML, I have some issues with buying their amps right now. I would also like a SLIGHTLY more forward presentation than the ML/Revel combo does, though I could easily live with it and be quite happy.

I am considering either 5 ML 436's or Krell Evo 403/402 to power Revel Ultima2 Salons front Studio surrounds and Voice center. Pre/pro is a Meridian 861v4 and several sources exist including Esoteric DV-50s, Meridian G98DH, Toshiba HD XA2, Samsung BDP-1200.... you get the main idea. Cables are Transparent reference for the front so far and likely will be reference for the surrounds when all is said and done.

I can't find any one nearby who sells Krell, Levinson and Revel to compare them so am seeking anyone with experience of these combo's to chime in with your thought and opinions.

All help is appreciated!

Ken
kennyt
stevecham
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How do you know that Ayre sounds so much better and are less fatiguing when you admit to not having heard Krell?

I just don't get it. This is nonsense.
kennyt OP
1,226 posts
 
Stevecham,

He said he had not heard the 600e's. The 'e' model is a significant improvement over the original Evo amp line.

Steve, The Ayre are very good amps, but in my rig their is nothing fatiguing about the Sasha so I too have no need to 'upgrade' besides I think the smaller Sasha's could benefit from the bass of the Krell amp so will likely stay their for now.
stevecham
3,298 posts
 
Apologies
mauidj
111 posts
 
I've had my Ultima 2's for a week now and all I can say is..... wow!
I auditioned them originally with McIntosh gear and liked them enough to make the purchase.
But getting them home and powered by my EVO202/402e combo was and is a revelation.
As hackneyed as it sounds...I am hearing stuff I've never heard before on albums I know intimately. My EVO505 has never sounded so good...even with Red Book Cd's.
I haven't even tried to critically dial in the placement yet as the sound is so damn good it just isn't a pressing need right now.
Can't wait for my new SME 20/12 to arrive and hear these babies with vinyl.
3 thumbs up!!!
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