I tried the JRDG Continuum 500 in the same setup and it was bright too. An Ayre Vx R was not but lacked the visceral quality of the Krell. My feeling is that it's not the Krell per se but the matching.
Vienna Acoustics Kiss vs. Dynaudio Contour S3.4
Hi
Am considering moving from my current Dynaudio Contour S3.4 driven with Krell amplification. Looking for a slightly warmer and fuller sound especially in the highs with no sacrifice in speed and bass slam (the latter maybe willing to sacrifice some). My current setup can sound a little on the bright side with brass instruments on early jazz recordings.
A friend suggested Vienna Acoustics The Kiss. I am unable to hear it in the context of my system but have heard the larger version The Music driven by Bryston, which was fine but a bit boomy and slow in the bass (could be setup problems). Have also liked the Beethoven Baby Grand driven by all Ayre electronics, which I found to have a well balanced sound.
Does anyone have experience with the Kiss? I am guessing that the Krell would give the more laid back Vienna Acoustics house sound more bass slam and speed but am concerned primarily about treble brightness.
Thanks
Am considering moving from my current Dynaudio Contour S3.4 driven with Krell amplification. Looking for a slightly warmer and fuller sound especially in the highs with no sacrifice in speed and bass slam (the latter maybe willing to sacrifice some). My current setup can sound a little on the bright side with brass instruments on early jazz recordings.
A friend suggested Vienna Acoustics The Kiss. I am unable to hear it in the context of my system but have heard the larger version The Music driven by Bryston, which was fine but a bit boomy and slow in the bass (could be setup problems). Have also liked the Beethoven Baby Grand driven by all Ayre electronics, which I found to have a well balanced sound.
Does anyone have experience with the Kiss? I am guessing that the Krell would give the more laid back Vienna Acoustics house sound more bass slam and speed but am concerned primarily about treble brightness.
Thanks