Amp for Nautilus 805 - Krell KAV or Classe cap 101


I want to change the amplifier for my Nautilus 805.
I am currently using musical fidelity a3.2.
When playing symphonies, mf seems to lack in power.
I have placed the speakers in the living room, so I would say that it is a medium sized room.

I am thinking of changing to krell kav300i, or classe cap 101.
I think krell would have enough power to drive 805, but a little bit worried that it might sound harsh.
Cap 101 might not have enough power to drive 805.

Thanks for your comments!
duheepark

Showing 1 response by upgradealways

I am quite new at this but my setup consist of Nautilus N805 and a Classe CAP101 newest model.
The CAP 101 has plenty of power for the Nautilus. If I had to do it again I would maybie consider the CAP 151 but I could not tell you why (I guess because it's the biggest of the integrated). Some thread above mentions that B&W and Classe and tunned together. My dealer told me exactly the same. I am to new to state the difference between the 101 and 151, I mean sonically. Everyone can read that the design is not the same. The 151 probably has more reserve and a tad more bass. It is also 500 more $$. My next step will probably be CP47.5 and a CA101 leading to CA201 down the road. Classe is not for the analytical, pencil and pad technical freak analyser person who only wants to hear how an amp can reproduce sound. It is on the smooth side and is never irratating. Many poeple pair the Cap151 with N805.