Mono blocks for Revel Salon 1’s recommendation?


I have been looking to upgrade my Krell KMA 160 mono blocks.  I have a Krell KRC -HR and an Oppo Modwright player.  I want to stay with mono blocks and thought I would stay in the late 90’s to 2010 range with something class A…but with all the new smaller amps out there etc, just wondering if I am missing something.  Thought was I needed a high watt/high current mono to get the best out of the Revel’s but not sure looking at some of the newer stuff.  Budget is 10k.  Thanks in advance.  I listen to mostly blues and rock.

lanjett

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Nice Stereo System.  Hard to justify the word "upgrade" from those Krells.   If they are working to spec., it will be difficult to improve the sound.  Those amps were the grail for many people when they came out.  If you are bored with the sound, then, you could try tube mono amps and start a whole new phase of tinkering.   I am not sure I believe all the rave reviews of the new Class D mono amps.  If you have other reasons for making the change, ie. size, weight, heat, cost of electricity, age, etc..., then, you have many options....

Note: The way things are going, Class A looks to be going extinct in the future... If it was me, I think I would have those Krells checked out for a possible recap and bias and call it a day.