I heard the Krell gear in Chicago once, at a dealer that also sells the Sim Evo gear. Both are nice...both are different. I find the Sim quite a bit warmer and more musical, but the Krell is a bit more detailed. Both seems similar in their bass, which is expected considering the reputation both have for bass slam and control. Sim does have a ten year warranty which says a lot....but then again, you also have to look at your speakers and find the best match. It's a close call. I would take the Sim for my Dynaudios, and I would also pick Sim for Thiels or JMLabs or Martin Logans, but not for Revels or Aerials...take the Krells for those.
Krell Evo versus Simaudio Evolution?
Has anyone out there auditioned both the new Krell Evo series amp/preamp (Evo 402 amp and Evo 202 preamp)and the new Simaudio Evolution series (W-8 amp and P-8 preamp). They are close in price. I am wondering what the sonic differences are between them. Which would you prefer in your system and why?
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