I own a Fpb600 that has served me very well, not a single problem for almost ten years. Before that I had KAV series amps, but they were nowhere near the 600. Subjectively I even wonder if it sounds better over time (but this may be due to various accumulated tweaks). I especially like the layered deep soundscape with several things going on at the same time. A separate mains line is very much worth it. Also, the Aesthetix Io with volume, direct (balanced) to the Krell, is a great match, much better than with the KAV preamp I had.
Krell primer?
I was hoping some folks could give me a primer on Krell amps. I’m in perpetual upgrade planning mode and have seen a number of Krell amps coming through A-Gon. I thought I’d ask for opinions. It seems that the FPB and KSA lines, which I gather are at least ten years old, are relatively reasonable in price and seem well respected. Can anyone comment on their sound? How much heat do they throw? Are there any ongoing maintenance issues with the older amps? I understand Krell still services their older gear, much the way McIntosh does.
Any comments would be useful. Thanks!
Any comments would be useful. Thanks!
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