I was the biggest Krell fan and had 3 Krell amps purchased new, KSA100s, FPB 300 and FPB 600. They were great in the era but can't compete with current offerings. To tame the harsh and brightness, I always pair them with a tube preamp and MIT cables.
My 1st SS amp after Krell was a $5500 TRL Samson mono and it beats Krell in every area except for bass. No right or wrong but just my .02
My 1st SS amp after Krell was a $5500 TRL Samson mono and it beats Krell in every area except for bass. No right or wrong but just my .02