I had the krell kav-2250, kav-280P, and kav-280cd combination and made the upgrade to Pass Labs X-250.5 amp with the X-1 preamp with the esoteric X-03SE cd/sacd player. It was a HUGE step up. The Pass Labs gear is much smoother, more musical, and neutral. The kav ( which stands for krell audio video ) stuff in my opinion is very harsh. The Krell FPB 300cx and 400cx are much better (all class A) amps than the kav line, but the upgraded Pass Labs X-250.5 and X-350.5 are my favorite.
Krell KAV2250 to Pass X250 ?
I currently own a Krell KAV2250 amp with a matching KAV280p preamp. I've always been interested in looking at Pass. I know this is subjective, but would a change to a used Pass X250 (probably 3-4yrs old) and a used Pass preamp be a move down, up or lateral on a sonic and quality basis.
Has anyone heard these two amps to make a sound comparison ?
Thanks, Jim
Has anyone heard these two amps to make a sound comparison ?
Thanks, Jim