Krell Power Consumption

New buyers enthusiasm? I did like alot about the Evo stuff but eventually heard the dryness set in and the slight lack of color which the previous designs delivered. It does take time to tell if your gonna like something for the long haul:O)

The evolution amps are not class A anymore and they contain twice as many parts that are off the shelf garden variety sourced. Only the EVO amps are Class A. The Evolution amps are dry and lacking in color...Duh, no Class A, that's why...I owned the 402 and sold it quickly!

I owned the 202, 402 and 505. My previous FPB series amps and pre-amps had more tonal color and were more liquid.

Correctness is in the ear of the beholder. Having owned most of Krell's offerings over the years in various systems listening to exceptional recordings I witnessed the slow decline of a great company.

I subsequently went to ARC stuff and sold that as well. Decided to drop out of the super high end club for awhile after the recent dissapointments, although I must say that the so called cheapo integrated has been one of my most beloved components (400xi not the S300i). The integrated does for me what the Sophias deliver compared to the Wilson lineup...purity, tonal accuracy and balance:O) My cheapo system has actually been my most satisfying in recent years. Maybe someday...new Wilson Watt/puppy's coming out soon and I haven't tried Pass Labs or Ayre yet?

FYI, I did go from the FPB Cx amps to the Evo stuff....drumroll........keep the FPB stuff if you have it! Krell is now obsolete. Moment of silence please:O(