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Amp upgrade ?

I have a handful of amps in mind that I would like to upgrade to but I can't decide, #1,pass aleph 1s #2,Krell KSA 250 #3,Bat vk-500 #4,Sim w-5 #5,Mark lev 23.5 my current system is B&W 804 pre is audio research sp 16 cd player sony scd-1 I have heard all of these amps but in different system configurations even though some are much older than the others I think the krell and mark are still good units.
paulficarella
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jmcgrogan2
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I agree with you, the Krell and ML may be the best of your 5 choices. However, at their age, and as hot as they run, they will probably need their caps changed soon, if they haven't had this done recently. So I would look for ones that have recent (within the last 5 years) service with caps already changed. Otherwise you may as well contact Krell/ML now and find out what it will cost to replace caps, then figure that into your budget.

Cheers,
John
paulficarella OP
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I if you look at it from one point the krell and mark lev was $5900 in 1990 and that would be equal to a $20000 amp today,and probaly as good as a $5000 amp now, but it is a good idea to call mark lev or krell to find out the cost, but I think it will be less expensive to buy a newer but still can't decide.
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
agree..the ml or the krell
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