Krell Power Consumption


Hi,

I'm a bit new to ultra high end. I'm considering a Krell Evolution 402. One thing that jumps out at me is the power consumption in standby. The manual says it draws over 300 watts in stand by and recommends that you leave it on all the time. 300 watts 24/7. Good grief. Is this bogus or just the price you pay for a serious amplifier?

thanks for any advise.
wrf
Dave b,

You are correct that the FPB are tonally more liquid but when compared to the newer evo series especially the 202 pre to KCT, it is more correct and made the kct sounded very slow and dull.

Thanks
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.
hi can some one tell me between krell kav250 and marklevinson no27 with one is better thankyou
Dave_b, No comment, but isn't this a quote from your review of Evo 402/202?

"What these evolutionary components deliver is a complete musical picture with no exaggeration or flaws...just pure unhyped musical reproduction. Low level detail..yes! Resolution..yup! Frequency extension and wide dynamic range..you bet! Tonal accuracy and micro dynamic shading..uh huh! Turn off the lights and set the volume for concert hall level images coalesce into a mosaic of musicians..natural and oh so believable."

I like the Krell Evo gear a great deal, but it's expensive.
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)