linn klimax vs the big boys krell, levinson, etc


has anybody compared the klimax to these amps? It seems amazing that something so small amp can put out such good sound but is it really on the same level as the big boys?
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I've heard them A/B'd against the Levinson 33 monoblocks (the BIG boys) driving Revel Salons (Linn transport, Levinson DAC and 32 pre-amp). The Linn Klimax 500 won hands down in all categories except that the Levinson put out notes that were the tiniest bit more weighty.

That said, I am not sure how they would sound on other speakers at all - perhaps their awesome speed and slight lack of musical solidity would make them sound a little edgy and bright?