Bryston 28bsst2 worthy upgrade from a krell fpb70?

Hi Lecram,

Altough I like my Krells, I would like to have a beefier SS amp with latest design technology. The Krells still sound very good but are getting old, even tough I have recently recapped them.

The Bryston was favorably rated in The Absolute Sound magazine by HP as well as the Classe 600 Watt Monos. Just time to change :-) and these are great contenders.

Hi Lecram,

Funny since I was to write a similar post. I have a pair of refurbished Apogee Duetta Signatures powered by Krell FPB-350 MCX monoblocks. The Bryston 28 bsst2 and Classe 600 monoblocks are some of the amps I am looking into to eventually replace my Krells. Looking forward to the replies of the Gon community.

Both you and I understand the quality power requirements of these planar speaker are requesting :-)

Audiolabyrinth,

Just curious, what have you modyfied on your Krell? On my side, I got rid of the fixed AC cords and installed a Furutech Rodhium AC inlet and used Shunyata Anaconda CX power cords. Also installled Bybee AC purifiers at the input of the primary of the AC transformers. Got me greater resolution from bass to treble, increase in soundstage and lower noise floor. These mods are effective while keeping the original design unaltered.

Audiolabyrinth,

Just curious, what have you modyfied on your Krell? On my side, I got rid of the fixed AC cords and installed a Furutech Rodhium AC inlet and used Shunyata Anaconda CX power cords. Also installled Bybee AC purifiers at the input of the primary of the AC transformers. Got me greater resolution from bass to treble, increase in soundstage and lower noise floor. These mods are effective while keeping the original design unaltered.

Audiolabyrinth,

Your my kind of audiophile :-). I had the same issue asking Krell to install IEC inlet to the back of my monoblocks. Gave me the same reasons they gave you. So I decided to do the job myself. Basically you need some basic electronics skills (I'm a qualified technician) to cut incoming AC wires inside the amp. This will leave you with a big whole in the backplate once you take off the dedicated AC cord. Draw the exact slot you will need to install the Furutech inlet and drill as much wholes you can and finish up with a series of metal files to get rid of remaining metal. This is a painstaking job which will take you a few hours. If you do this job migth as well do the Bybee AC purifiers.

All my wall plates are Furutech, Rhodium for the amps and gold for the rest. Running dedicated 15 A breakers for each amp. I have tried the Synergistic Research Red fuses on my DAC and they are worth all the money. I will install them in my Krell as well.

I may change my mind now about replacing these babies, with all the love and work put in to these :-)

Audiolabyrinth,

Wow! You bought really good stuff with the GTX-D R. I purchased 2 FP-15A R version for my wallplate and used the regular plastic cover plate. I looked at the GTX-D (R) but it was double the price of the FP. Remember I need 2 of them with the monoblocks. I am happy to hear that the GTX work great for you. Would like to hear more from you on the GTX wallplate, which can also be installed on any Furutech receptacle. Might be interested in trying these also if they work out for you. When putting quality AC voltage or AC accesories improving AC line quality in front of the Krells, they will let you know :-)

Did not know that the SR red fuses had any polarity. Will try this when I have a minute.

Hi Lecram,

I had my 2 FPB 350 MCX recapped for $750/amp if I recall correctly. I've opened up the Krells a few times and I would only give that job to Krell factory and nobody else. There is a lot of boards to be taken apart and once caps are replaced, there is probably a few DC bias adjustments to be done. If the tech you know did local Krell repairs, you migth want to contact him to see what is exactly involved.

So if the 4 BssT2 did not sound as good as your Krell FPB 700, I would like to think that the 28 Bsst2 would best the 4 Bsst2, but by how much? Would also think that the Bryston house sound would also be kept in the 28 Bsst2...Would the 28 Bsst2 be better than your Krell? That is the question...

Audiolabyrinth,

I've just ordered my SR Red fuses for my Krell monoblocks. Will take 2 weeks to come in. Will keep you posted on the results.