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Krell FPB 400CX, Bel Canto Ref1000 MkII

Hey Guys,

I just got a new pair of Revel Gems and was wondering what amp you thought would be a better choice in my system. I have a placette passive linestage, wadia 7 transport going into a levinson 30.5 DAC and hopefully a nice turntable soon, oh and a Revel B15 sub. I know these amps are pretty different Krell is huge class A and the Bel Cantos are tiny(in size not power) class D.

Any thoughts would be great.

Thanks
chauncey
kiwi_1282001
310 posts
 
Chauncey, the only way to know is to give them a try. You'll find plenty of anti Class D tee shirts around but in my recent auditions of products using this technology i find good reason for people to serious consider products by the likes of Jeff Rowland, Bel Canto etc.
goatwuss
875 posts
 
"code word for cheap amplification aka dumbed down"

Oh, you're speaking of integrated amps?
simontju
257 posts
 
Bel Canto Ref1000 MkII is simply outstanding amplifier. At $6k/pr it provide unbeatable performance.

I don't like Placette passive preaamp, I owned it and it does not have enough dynamic range and bass extension as compared to excellent active preamplifier.

Thank you
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dave_b
2,267 posts
 
15lbs...wow, that Bel Canto stuff must use pixie dust instead of real parts I guess.
kiwi_1282001
310 posts
 
03-14-09: Dave_b
15lbs...wow, that Bel Canto stuff must use pixie dust instead of real parts I guess.

15lbs? I don't suppose it helps to remind you that two of them are required?

Are you suggesting there is a causal relationship between weight and sonic performance?

Perhaps there is relationship - i mean your Krell 400xi only weighs 30lbs - right?
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