Krell , Martin Logans Mark Levinson?


Hello everyone. I just sold my levinson 335 and bought a krell fpb 200c and I have a question. I feel that all the cds I used before for testing my equipment dont sound as good but others I didnt use before do? Also I think my system can be a little smoother what do I do that wont put me in the poor house? I use a Krell FPB 200c A Mark Levinson 39 cd player running directly to my amp and a pair of Martin Logan Ascents and I use all Harmonic Technology cables. Iam starting to think it is the cables because I heard the krell in the store and it sounded great. So I use the levinson to smooth things over. Krells can get brite at times. I wonder if I made a mistake selling my baby(335) I love the 335 but I wanted to try something new? Should I be shot? Thank You
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If it ain't broke don't fix it. I made a similar mistake when I broke the synergy that I loved when I sold my KSA-300S to get a FPB-300 at Christmas time in 1999. I never had such a bad Christmas before especialy since I let it go for below market value. I quickly sold the FPB and bought another 300S in even better condition(if you use a magnifying glass) and have been living happily since. I am not saying this is your case, but I know it is nore than frustrating and some will argue. When you know it is right then just leave it alone and enjoy the music. I use a KRC-HR, KSA-300S, KPS-20i with B&W 801 III w/North Creek x-overs BTW. I also checked out the Nautilus but I know.........it ain't broke. GOOD LUCK!!!!!
Dan, I forgot to list that I am using Purist Audio Design Proteous cables through out my entire system (above). I have also been told to try or go with Transparent or MIT. I have not really heard of anyone using this combination which I have ran a post on before also. I love the sound and could not expect much more from it and I hate to repeat that "if it ain't broke......". I do favor dynamics and immediacy with good tonality and it does seem to have that. You need to evaluate it and know how much more money you are willing to part with too. You might decide to return to that familiar safe haven (Mark Levinson) and not more sorrow (cables, pre amp, CD transport, etc.).