Krell EVO 302 or 302e


Has anyone heard these amps, either one? I am contemplating moving to one of these. I have run Pass Labs XA30.5 for some time and really like it, but always wondered about Krell. Any thoughts out there?

My speakers are not so power hungry and are powered fine with my 30 watts, just wondering if anyone can share comments on the sound of the Krell 302 in comparison to my amp or any others?
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Audioman58,

Does it mean that the original Evo-302 doesn't double, ie 300, 600, 1200W on 8, 4, 2 Ohms respectively..??
Audioman58,

Are you familiarized too with differences in design between original Evo-400 and new Evo-400e..?

I cannot see any specific design enhancement of this particular model reading specifications from Krell site.
Tnx Kennyt,

I already upgraded from Evo-400 to Evo-400e.. Cannot comment easily the sound differences between the two series of power amps apart from the rest of the chain, since I acquired the Phantom preamp as well (Evo-222 earlier). But, in total - night and day.
I don't think there will be any drop in Evo series prices... The rumoured new A-class line of Krells will be, in terms of concept, some kind of replacement to previous AV separates. The flagship Solo-575 monoblock will cost $11275 per piece, which is cheaper than the smallest Evo-e monoblock (Evo-400e, $12000 per piece)...

http://www.avcat.jp/main/avnews/2014/01/03/krell%E3%81%8B%E3%82%89%E3%80%81%E6%96%B0%E8%A3%BD%E5%93%81%E7%B6%9A%E3%80%85%E7%99%BB%E5%A0%B4%EF%BC%81%EF%BC%81/