Integrateds-Krell or Plinius?

I have heard the Krell 300i with B&W N805s. I do like the dryness of B&Ws, but the Krell I think, is too lean sounding to compliment them. Its a sound that'll scrape your paint and make your teeth whiter. Maybe an audition would work for you. A lot of dealers that carry Krell also carrry B&W. I have never heard Plinius, but a search on audioasylum is sure to conjure additional opinions. Have fun with those speakers, I do likes them CDMs.

I've sold the Krell integrated's for some time, and can say that, well, they're decent enough. But I guess I would have to favor the Plinius over them! However, another choice to consider with the CDM9nt's that I've heard, is the Classe 150wattintegrated! This also makes a nice choice for the money with those speakers! Have fun

If you get an opportunity, audition the McIntosh MA6500 as well. I have read a few very positive user reviews on it and I have heard it in store, it sounded very nice, and that with a $500 CD player and some good Kef's. (Not to mention it is very sharp looking IMO!)

The Plinius, is much better sounding.

I own a Krell 300iL and love its sound with my Wadia and NHT very much. I had a chance to listen to the Krell 300iL with N805 and CDM9NT at a dealer shop and to my ear, I do not like a match between Krell and B&W. The sound is too bright and not natural. I used to listen a Krell 300iL with a ProAC 2 way speakers and I like this match much better.