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Parasound vs. Krell for 2 channel

Hey there - primarily a HT guy here. lately I have been listening to much more music though. I got JTR speakers but I love their sound/fullness for music. I have been running a Krell Chorus 5200 for 3 years. Love it, but recently added side surrounds. Grabbed a stereo D-Sonic to cover me...and tried it for my LR. I personally thought it felt a little thin/weaker, so I decided to switch back to the Krell for LR. So, I'm wondering if I should just keep it as is, or try to improve my 2 channel a bit. Would a Parasound A21+ sound "better" than the Krell? I have heard the Parasound has great control of bass response in mains, and that many people love their sound. I heard one once w/ Martin Logans and loved it. I also wonder if having 5 channels in the same box isn't as effective. I thought about going Jc1 mono blocks, but I don't have the space. Sorry this was so Long winded, LOL. But to all you out there smarter than me - should I check out a Parasound or just stick w/ Krell? thanks!
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oldhvymec
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I know the A21, but the Krell, I don't. Krell is very clinical to me. I've owned their older models. The A21 has great bass control, but I always though the mids were some of the best, highs, well it's SS, usually are good. But the mids, I listen to a lot of music, with congas, pans and, kettle drums... The A21 will do it all..Bass is just a given..

Will it be BETTER? I don't think so, at least not by any great margin, if at all. Will it sound different? I think so. Maybe a slight nudge in the mids for the A21. The A21 has a few more watts, and you can bridge.

Krell though... good stuff. For what you doing... Space?

Regards...
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