The Golden age

Great post everyone,  but I do not agree that big powerful amplifiers are dinosaur's,, I'm really speaking about why is krell,  Mark Levinson and some others are doing what they are today,  anyway,  here is proof that amplifiers of this type is here to stay,   PROGRESSION MONO AMPLIFIER
The Progression mono amplifier is the largest and most powerful Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems has made to date, delivering 800 watts into 8 ohms, doubling to 1,600 watts into 4 ohms and doubling again to 3,200 watts into 2 ohms. It employs a fully complementary driver stage, beefed up with 84 output transistors, a 4000 VA power supply transformer and 400,000 microfarads of power supply storage capacitance.
The iconic look of the Momentum amplifiers’ power meters, inspired by the elegant faces of classic Swiss watches, continues with the Progression series. The Progression mono amplifier features a new meter design with a 270-degree needle swing, driven by a high-speed ballistic circuit that enhances the meter’s responsiveness. The longer swing allows the needle to cover the amplifier’s entire output range.
The venturi heatsink design premiered in the Momentum amplifiers has been adapted to the cooling needs of the Progression mono amplifier by adding a second row of venturis to each heatsink. Each heatsink is milled from a single, 48.5-pound (22-kilogram) aluminum billet.
The Momentum series amplifiers focused on combining high power output with a relatively small form factor. The Progression mono delivers extraordinary power in a larger package with the ability to drive speakers to lifelike levels. The Progression circuitry borrows greatly from the flagship Momentum to be a perfect match for virtually any speaker. The audio signal path throughout is discrete, balanced, and direct coupled. Advanced protection techniques shield the amplifier and associated components from any unexpected anomaly. Like the Momentum amplifier, the Progression circuit boards are executed with through-hole construction for the best sound quality and durability. Like all our products, the Progression series components will be built by hand in our Arizona factory.
The Progression mono amplifier is projected to ship in the first quarter of 2016 and will be available in silver or black finish.
* Preliminary Specifications Power800 watts @ 8Ω 1,600 watts @ 4Ω 3,200 watts @ 2ΩFrequency Response1 Hz to 200 kHz, -1 dB 20Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dBDistortion800 watts @ 8Ω0.15% @ 1 kHzSignal-to-Noise Ratio105 dB, unweightedInputs1 balanced XLRInput Impedance100 KΩOutput Impedance0.15ΩDimensions18 x 20 x 7.5 in.Weight150 lbs.Year-2016

Here is a bit of news that was shocking to me,  because bill Mckeagan is in my opinion the reason for a lot that went on and on going at krell,  for Dan D’Agostino to hire bill Mckeagan is a mistake! , what is your opinion? , here is the press release-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Petra D’Agostino 203-644-8743 petra@dandagostino.comAudio Industry Veteran Bill McKiegan Joins Dan D’AgostinoMaster Audio SystemsWell-known industry executive rejoins past colleagues to become President of world-renown high-end audio manufacturerCAVE CREEK, AZ, OCTOBER 1, 2015 — Leading high-end audio manufacturer Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems announced today that Bill McKiegan will be joining the company as President, effective immediately.McKiegan joins Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems after five years as President of Krell Industries, the company Dan D’Agostino co-founded in 1980. McKiegan also worked at Krell as Vice President of Sales and Marketing 1994 to 2006.“We’re honored that Bill decided to work with us again,” D’Agostino said. “I’ve worked with him for about a dozen years and known him for more than 20. Bill is easily one of the most talented, resourceful and effective executives in the audio industry, and for him to want to work with us again is the biggest vote of confidence we could imagine.”“Dan and I are very much on the same page when it comes to what a high-end audio company should be,” McKiegan said. “It’s been inspiring to watch him build Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems from just a few product drawings five years ago to being the most acclaimed brand in high-end audio electronics in 2015. I look forward to many great years with this company. We have a lot of great ideas and products in the works, so stay tuned.”For more information on Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems, please visit dandagostino.com.

Hi bombaywalla, I have been involved with knowledge of krell history for the past 25 year's, I own krell products now,  I'm not sure you know the fiasco story of how Dan D’Agostino got kicked out of his own company that he co-founded with his wife,  part of the story is krell was going bankrupt because of the lack of sales of the Evolution E product's,  to assure this not to happen,  Dan acquired kp enterprise as an investor,  and in doing so they installed their own executive there at krell, in all this process bill Mckeagan is the person responsible for the many products there at krell and the direction the company was going that resulted in poor marketing of the products,  Dan attempted to go in another direction,  and was met with a dispute with the kp enterprise executive,  Dan tried to fire the executive,  the result was being escorted off the property by the police! , an avid point here is bill Mckeagan was backing kp enterprise,  then after Dan was no longer at krell,  Bill again took krell in the direction it is in now as recent president. 

Hi bombaywalla, I know Ralph Karsten, yes he was lucky, I also know Gale sanders that use to own Martin logan back when I use to give seminars on resonance tuning of components, I agree with you, there has to be an inside story we don’t know about with Bill Mckeagan, but as you said, you never heard of this guy, mmm, lol!, he was supposed to be doing shows and promoting krell, a president garnishes recognition and makes business decisions to benefit a company.