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can I get some opinions - bass on magnepan mg20.1
I owned the MC501's with several inefficient speakers and found them lacking in current capability...aka, not very balsy! Krell amps would do better. 
Sorting Out Versions Of Krell Amps
I have owned many of the krell FPB amps, including the aforementioned ones. I have also owned the Evo 402, 202 and 505 as a system. The original FPB600 amp was special and closest to the preverbial tube sound without the drawbacks. The higher powe... 
Power cord upgrades for Krell amps
Get an MIT Z stabilizer Duo, feed it with a Transparent MM ...both amps get the benefit of cleaner power!! Does that make you horny? 
Power cord upgrades for Krell amps
Dude, the power cords are captive on the 350M's..I had them!! IF they needed a PC I would go with Transparent for power..reference MM is special!! 
Levinson 383 integrated vs Moon i-7 integrated
Krell 400xi is the bargain of the century plus a world class integrated. Soon to be discontinued, I would suck one up now!! 
Best Integrated Amplifier Made at the USA
Krell FBI! Why? It sounds vibrantly alive and natural. Only the FBI (not even the evolution lineup) has Class A stages in the amplification section, current mode gain, zero overall negative feedback, surface mount technology, LED's and current mir... 
Top ten tube preamps
What's an AH TP2 and who is Joseph?? 
Loudspeaker 'Back EMF'
You need to listen to some music, otherwise your EMF may back up on you and then you'll have to see a doctor! Good luck and Godspeed my friend. 
Whats with the Watts ??
Silver911, a system must be synergistic otherwise it will disssapoint! Many people will offer suggestions. I offer a suggestion that will put you in the BIG LEAGUES for a minimal outlay of cash...Totem Forests, Krell400xi, MIT cables and a decent ... 
What would you upgrade next ??
Mabonn, I have owned many 50K plus sytems over the years, both tube and solid state (my ears are pretty good). I recently added the AV123 supertweeters to my Krell Resolution 2 speakers (musical but not the last word in air and extension). What th... 
Audio Research Ref210 vs Ref300 vs VTM200
VS115 retails for $6495 and has manual biasing. 
Hi-Fi Tuning Fuse for NAD C352?
Believe me I KNOW the urge to try and improve a system! Sometimes what we have is good enough...at least for now. 
Whats with the Watts ??
Silver911, you will find that the Forests have a tremendous sense of aliveness at low volume levels. I used a Krell400xi and they LOVED IT!! Remember, room size is a factor and current from the amp. 
Audio Research Ref210 vs Ref300 vs VTM200
The VTM 200's were analytical sounding and whitish in tone color...almost everyone who's owned them has sold them! The new vs115 will seem like a much more powerfull amp in the bass region and improve your sound overall. 
Audio Research Ref210 vs Ref300 vs VTM200
I agreee with Davemitchell regarding the VS115...it may be their best amp ever, and also the most affordable tube amp they offer..win, win!!