Pass XA versus Krell FPB Amps


I wonder if anyone has had the pleasure of hearing these two style amps and what comparisons can be drawn? I have heard the XA30.5 and absolutely loved it. The only problem was that it was not able to drive speakers that need a lot more power.....

I have heard the Krells many years ago and absolutely loved their iron fisted bass, but cannot remember their midrange texture. The question is, do the Krell Class A amps come anywhere close to the Pass XA amps in terms of the midrange texture, detail, body, musicality and organic feel? With the XA series I feel like I can actually hear more textures, tones and flavors in the sound than any other amp I have heard. Is this a hallmark of Class A amps and would the Krells provide this with just more power so I can use any speaker? Thanks all
acurus

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Call Richard Vandersteen and ask him his opinion of Pass amplifiers. Put cotton in your ears first!

I don't know Richard Vandersteen , never had one of his products too .. but in my humble opinion Pass Labs amps maybe not the best in the world but surely not the worst.