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whats the best and chiper amp to play b&w 802
I have a pair of N802 driven by a Krell KSA 250. Not the 250s the original KSA 250 with 1 blue light on the front.Speakers are wide bass is effortless with krell snap.Try one ive never seen a krell beat in the price range. I purchased here for $26... 
Need a Solid State Pre Amp For under $2000
Hi,Thankas for all the info. I'm looking into a passive. Is a Krell KRC hr higher up in the line than a KRC 3. I do know the KRC 3 is a couple years newer.Jess 
Need a Solid State Pre Amp For under $2000
Hi Again,Does anybody have experience with matching a Krell Amp with any of the old KCT, KRC hr, KRC 2 or 3 pre amps? I've been told it would be the best option for the money with my gear.Jess 
Need a Solid State Pre Amp For under $2000
Guys,Thank you for the fast answers. It seems you all may have felt the anxiety that I have been feeling when you are so close to having your dream stereo to tinker with. I like the passive Idea. Not familiar with the brands. Any reconditions. I l... 
Pre-AMP to Match a KRELL KSA-250s
Not sure about the krc-2. My understanding was that the KCT and KRC-hr were far better 
Pre-AMP to Match a KRELL KSA-250s
Hi,Microstrip, thanks for the info. You know, everybody that I have talked to, 8x+ people, have said they prefer the KCT vs. the KRC's, including the HR modelI am curious, what kind of dynamics made you lean to the less expensive KRC.Jess 
Pre-AMP to Match a KRELL KSA-250s
HI AGAIN...I forgot to mention that I am serious considering the AYRE k1xe and MAC C2300 along with the Levinson 380s AR ls-26 or ReF 2 and Krell KCT or KRC.I know I must narrow things down here. I'm leaning on the krell or Ayre K1. Here are the m... 
Pre-AMP to Match a KRELL KSA-250s
HEY THANKS FOR ALL THE SUGGESTIONS!! More and more PRE amplifiers are becoming part of my decision. What about a BAT 31? Microstrip, I like the LS2 idea and used to own that and a ls7. Heriman, I can attest to what Bryhidi is saying about page 3 o... 
805 S + Sony STR-DA 6400es... what next?
I would recommend auditioning these speakers with a different amp/pre combo. Even a Rotel would be a different world of sound for this level of B&W's.Most Sony, even ES line, tend to sound harsh and un detailed with real speakers like B&W.... 
Krell ksa-300s vs Pass Labs x-350
2nd. thread and boredLet's keep in mind that Jimwitnauer did not directly compare his friend's sonic analysis of the Pass X-250, to that of a Bose Lifestyle surround sound system back in 04. He was mealy expressing the level of severity of buyer's... 
Krell ksa-300s vs Pass Labs x-350
I'm a happy owner of a KSA-250! I’ve brought my amp to my local audio store to do a direct comparison to the Pass x-350 to determine what the fuss is about. We used the same CD, Source, Pre and interconnects. We must remember the krell is analytic... 
Meridian 568.2 or Krell HTS 2 5.1
Hi,I am in the same decision point as you are. Have you gained any knowledge since your post. I am leaning towards the meridain and the using a krell kav power ampAny advice would be greatJess 
Krell HTS 7.1 vs. Showcase
I am in the same predicament Krell HTS 7.1 vs. Showcase. I just bought a theta dreadnaught 5 channel and will be driving 4 B&W cdm 7se's all round and don’t have a center yet. I just got back from a nearby dealer here in San Diego and had audi... 
Amp for my B&W CM1's
Look into Arcam or Rotel.