I personally don't understand the use of burl wood to (match?) grass cloth wallpaper. I personally would have recommended bamboo. However, what do I know? I have only designed and built custom furniture for 40 years. I expect only a very few will understand and enjoy this post.
Advice on Krell amplifier
I am planning to replace my 20 plus year old Audio Research amplifier with a solid state one (tired of dealing with tubes). I’m considering the McIntosh Mc312 and the Krell duo 175xd. The Krell is highly recommended by a trusted dealer as having a “tube like” sound and going well with my other components. My other equipment: Audio Research preamp and phono stage (which I plan to keep) KEF Reference 5 speakers, Innuous Zenith 3 server. I haven’t seen many comments or reviews of either the McIntosh or the Krell. I would appreciate any advice, including comments from people who have heard these amplifiers. Thanks.