I have had the FPB 200 for over a year now and I have no complaints with it. I certainly can't disagree with the experience of others but my Krell has never been bright or grainy. The bass has good slam. Not as good as the bigger amps. If you are only using it below 200 Hz most of the issues raised above will not be relevent.
The FPB 200 can be had pretty reasonably now days so I would say it is worth a try. When a person buys used gear if it doesn't work out it can be sold at little or no loss.
OTOH Pass Labs X series amps are very good and would not cost much more than an FPB 200. So you do have several options.
The FPB 200 can be had pretty reasonably now days so I would say it is worth a try. When a person buys used gear if it doesn't work out it can be sold at little or no loss.
OTOH Pass Labs X series amps are very good and would not cost much more than an FPB 200. So you do have several options.