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Anybody happy with high power Krell?

I've been strongly considering a higher power upgrade to my JRDG 9Ti's. One amp I haven't cosidered has been Krell. I once heard a Krell 600 fbp with a Krell CD player and Wilson Maxx speakers and it drove me from the room. Yet, I'm really intrigued by the thought of all that Class A power. There seem to be some decent used Krells around, and although I take reviews with a grai (or a bushel) of salt, 650 M monos are now "in" at TAS. I'd like to hear from people who are happy with Krell. As an aside, I'm also going to audition the Clayton M200-, another Class A power amp.

Thanks,
David
deshapiro
brunhilde
23 posts
 
Class-A may not be the right thing for you if the amps are on all the time, they will generate a lot of heat (they are not proper Class-A if they don't).

But there must be something wrong if a 350W Jeff Rowland amp isn't enough. I would try other options, remember that the Krell only gives you a 3db upgrade.
ozzy's avatar
ozzy
3,650 posts
 
I have a Krell KSA-250 (1993 vintage). I could not be happier.
I believe it compares very well to the best out there. Of course you need dedicated AC Lines atleast 20-30 amp line. It draws 12 Amps at idle.
And I am using the Whale Power Cords and PS Hi current power port.
It also can warm a room up considerably.
Ken
tireguy
1,964 posts
 
Man Osiris those things are huge, if you can swing them(the osiris) go for the big boulder mono's. I have the snot that came out of the nose of the osiris(eclipse, avalon) and enjoy them very much with tube power but you would need some HUGE tube amps to handle that set up. What do you use for surrounds? Eidolons?
s2k_dude
78 posts
 
lol. but seriously...if anyone here IS using eidelons for surrounds, i will personally drive to your house and kick your a$$ for free. email me.
deshapiro OP
174 posts
 
Hi all, I appreciate your comments. I'm currently using Jm lab Mini Utopias for surround with a center Utopia. When I get my own room in a year or so, I will switch to Mezzo utopias.

David
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