From Krell to McIntosh - Anyone?


Hi,

i am currently using Krell FPB 600c and Krell KPS 25sc, since i lean towards system synergy, i am looking at a complete/only McIntosh rig.
Mainly because my speakers sounds at their best with power amps with low damping factor.
The MC 501 and MC 1201 seems nice, but what are the trade and/ or trade offs - if dumping the Krell system?
Krell's sense of drama and viceral impact is something special, i wonder what happens if i am going McIntosh.

The MCD 201 seems to eliminate the need of a dedicated (stand alone) pre amp. It also does both cd and sacd (mp3) and is equiped with an analog volume control.
MCD 201 and the MC 501 or 1201.
Anyone done a compairson of these brands, able to explain?

Thanks
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If I may, I have the Krell 650m and the kps20i, I have hade the Kas 2 and the Krs 200'sALONG WITH A FEW OTHER KRELL Pieces. I am selling the rest of my Krell equipment except the 650m's. I am only keeping them because I paid almost 30,000 dollars and I can hardly ket 40% of my money back even though they are mint and I used them less than 100 hours. The minute I bought them the value plummeted. Krell is a very bad invest as like most high end equipment. I had sold my Mac before to go with krell and mark Levinson and Plinius and a few others. I have now resoted back to Mac and I have purcheased the 1201's. The sound is not quite as finessed as some other brands but it is the best value in audio. You will always be able to get a big portion of your hard earned dollars back. they are beautiful to look at.You can see your controls in the dark.
You don't have to worry about blowing your speakers up. You amp is also protected by real safety devices. And Mac is not going to try to make your investment obsolete next week. I hate Krell company because of their greed, selfishness and disloyalty to their customers. Mac is the way to go
Krell and McIntosh take different approaches. Thus, many people like one and not the other. If you feel like a change, give McIntosh a try. If you buy them used, Testsp is right - you can get nearly all your money back so there isn't much financial risk involved. Personally, I find the new McIntosh gear to be fantastic but I have heard some Krell tha I liked as well. Finding the right amp has a lot to do with your speakers. Good luck! Arthur