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Looking for NEW amp...would a Bryston 3Bsst output more power than a Krell 400xi amp?

I have a pair of Martin Logan Advange speakers and I am looking for something that will offer plenty of power! The krell 400xi is rated at 200 watts and the Bryston 3bsst is rated at 150 watts, but has a dual channel design. That being said, would the Bryston amp offer more current and power to the logans?

PS. Is there a huge difference in sound between the Bryston 3Bsst and 4Bsst?

thank you, any info is greatly appreciated.

Matt

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dave_b
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The Krell Vanguard does everything better than even my former Evo 402 amp with 202 preamp.  It plays like separates but goes even further toward musical realism.  An amazing amp for those who love music over flash.
jafant
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Unless Krell has moved production back into the USA, I would go w/ Bryston.
herndonb
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All Krell is made in Connecticut now.
jafant
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TY-herndonb

I know some of the previous models were made, in part, in china.
herndonb
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The S-300i, S-550i, and S-350a/S-350av were built there, but are all discontinued now.  Krell is designed and built in the USA.  The aforementioned integrated amps and disc players sounded excellent just as Krell products do, despite them not being built here.  However, the current Vanguard integrated and Cipher disc player are even better sounding, albeit at additional cost. 
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