Cary SLP-05 pre + Krell 302e/402e sound? Should I consider a different power amp?

Wondering how this match would sound. I am sold on the Cary. Should I consider another solid state power amp?

iggy710-04-2016 11:46pm

jim_swantko Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 301 posts 10-05-2016 at 03:11am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Have you tried this combo?? There's only one way to know for sure.
moemoney Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 158 posts 10-05-2016 at 04:58am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I don't believe Krell recommends using tube pre amps with there amps.
wolf_garcia Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,631 posts 10-05-2016 at 05:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I bet that Cary sounds killer with a Krell, and as long as the output impedance matches properly it should work with any amp. If it we're my choice I'd get a Cary 120S MK II to insure that you have the largest pile of tubes possible. Winter is coming...
charles1dad Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10,236 posts 10-05-2016 at 06:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Krell has an input impedance of 100k ohms S.E, 200k balanced. The Cary SLP 05 output impedance is 400 ohms. The Cary has a high gain level of 17 db RCA and 24 db via XLR. Good luck,