Reference 3A and SS namely Krell


Can speakers like the new Veena or MM DeCapo mk II be used with SS gear and still sound musical? Everybody seems to have their hearts set on on valve gear. I wanted to pair them with a Krell intergrated (400xi) possibly.
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Showing 1 response by martykl

I used to use the de Capo with a KSA50s. The combo worked well and sounded musical, but...

The de Capo can sound a bit "dry" (TO ME) and the use of Krell doesn't diminish this effect although it doesn't particularly emphasize it, either.

The deep bass capabilities of the Krell are lost to the limited bandwidth of the de Capo.

If you like the basic nature of the de Capo, youll hear it (warts -or call them beauty marks- and all) with Krell amplification.

IMHO, the pairing ain't bad, but it ain't perfect either.