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Krell FPB-400cx vs. Pass 350.5 for Thiel 3.6

Hey Guys,
I am looking to upgrade my amplifier and have narrowed my choices to these two amplifiers. I want maximum performance and would like to know which amp is going to deliver the goods? :) I have found that the aspects I am looking for are more detail, a wider and deeper soundstage, and images with more substance and shape.

My current setup is as follows,

Thiel 3.6
Classe CP-50
Esoteric X-03
Parasound HCA-3500
Spacedeck/Nottingham Cartridge

You can check it out here,
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?vevol&1208030380&view

Thanks,
Matt
cadence151
tom_hankins
928 posts
 
I used Krell amps when I had my CS7.2s for over two years. Before I bought the krells (FPB650M) i auditioned the X600 monoblocks (not for me) and then the 350.5, Better, and I could have been happy with this amp, but I preferred the Krells. Better bass, cleaner midrange, and a little darker on top. these were my reasons for getting the krell. From what I have read, (not heard) the CX series of Krell amps are better than the ones I had. Good Luck.
pops
2,272 posts
 
Mcintosh 501 mono's is what I use - they do a great job controlling the Thiels. Transparent, great bottom end and midrange.

Before that I used Classe CA 200 - Mac's were a big step up.

Can't help you with Pass or Krell, haven't heard them.
cadence151 OP
21 posts
 
Hey guys,
Thanks for the input. Tom, what made you decide to get away from the 7.2's? Pops, I have always loved those big blue VU meters, it's just the 501's are a little out of my price range right now.

Thanks again guys, Keep it coming.
tom_hankins
928 posts
 
Several reasons. Wanted a smaller, cheaper, more forgiving system. I also wanted to put the difference in price into my vinyl system. but have not been able to do that yet since i lost my job shortly after selling off alot of gear. Really like the harbeths and Manley system.
cadence151 OP
21 posts
 
How would the FPB-400cx compare to the FPB-600?
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