What amp sounds most like Krell mcx monoblocks?

Duke,

If you like the sound of the MCX monoblocks, why would you try something else? I have a pair of MCX 350 and just replaced all caps for about $1,500. They now sound better and produce less heat than when I purchased them used on the Audiogon for about $5K. I knew that I had to bite the cap rebuild cost at one point in time and just did it in February. My 'total' cost of acquisition is $6.5K and will have a pair of killer amps for the next 15 years.

You have to do your own math. If you want the equivalent of the Krell sound but want to purchase a recent model, you are in for a lot extra dollars IMHO. Why not settle to what you already like at reasonable used price level (used MCX amp). Some of them are offered on the Audiogon as already re-capped. If not re-capped and did not overpay to acquire them, why not have the seller have them shipped directly to Krell? You will then save a shipping segment and have amps good for the next 15 years.

I have had a few Krell amps and they are very reliable. Only need to recap them to have them back singing again. Class A amps are tough to beat.

Dasign

Zd542,

Agreed that Krell build quality is one of the best. However, since they are true Class A amps, the transistors stages are always biased, thus generating heat. It is the heat that eventually kills the capacitors. This is true for all class A amps and not specific to Krell.