Boulder 1060 amplifier sound vs. Krell EVO 402


I am feeling a change coming on. Has anyone heard these two amps and have an opinion on the sound quality, which is "better?" I am driving Revel Salon2 speakers with a Rex pre-amp.

thanks.
huntermusic

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I did not find the Boulder 1060 to have a forward treble even when compared with Lamm M1.2 Reference amps, which I would characterize as enticing, seductive and ever so slightly lush. The 1060 seemed to have a more even-handed frequency response than the Lamms. In comparison, the 2060 is more liquid and combines even control of frequencies from the lowest bass to highest treble and is very pleasant to listen to i.e. it does not call attention to itself. I have not owned Evo 402s while I have owned the equipment I refer to.

Perhaps you have tried various amps with your Revel speakers. If so, you might be able to determine the sonic signature of the speakers and mate a suitable amp to them. I have owned four BAT preamps but not the Rex. If the Rex retains the sonic character I associate with the marque but better, then I would say the preamp offers a decided holography and burnish palpability but with a bit of diffused imaging compared with a commensurate solid state amp. If you want "more of a good" thing a la the BAT sound then Boulder may not be the way to go. If you want an amp that controls the Revel without undue coloration, the 1060 would be a fine choice. In addition, Boulder amps are incredibly well built, superior to many others.