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Krell 350mc vs Mark Levinson 336
Remember that B&W used the Krell FPB650M to voice their Nautilus line.Remember that the 350M's are more expensive.Remember that the 350M's are monoblocks and the Levinson is not.You might think more about comparing the 336 to the Krell FPB300.... 
Krell KCT vs Mark Levinson 380 S
I haven't listened to either preamp, but do use the Krell KRC-HR which I love. It is paired with big Krell amps and big B&W speakers. The sound is truly breathtaking.I do have two important points to make:1. I have found Krell service to be ex... 
Krell AVS future ?
That is a very good question.I love Krell, but......Years ago I bought the Krell Studio D to A because it sounded great and was software upgradeable. But they never did or will upgrade it. I still am a little annoyed.By the way I still use the Stu... 
Where to buy USED INTERCONNECT CABLES online?
Try www.Fatwyre.com (same site as the cable co.) 
RCA End Caps
Do they really short out the input/output? Will the new XLR also short out. Not being an engineer, but that sounds like it could be harmful to some of the electronics.I hope someone very knowlegeable about this (engineer) would answer this. 
Very good Balanced XLR cable, suggestions?
A cable that was sold some years back, Lindsey-Geyer, was taken off the market because they were somewhat fragile. I have find them to be fantastic! They are neither silver or copper but mu-metal.I just actively bi-amped my system so I needed more... 
Does anyone know of anyone/place that can reterminate cables
Call Bob at the Cable Co. 1-800-FATWYRE or www.fatwyre.comTell him I sent you. They are great!Richard 
Speaker vs. Room Size
I, too, agree that you can't go wrong with the B&W805N, but I doubt that you will ever find them used for near $1000. I would stay away from planar speakers as they need a large room to really open up. Remember they fire front AND back. I am a... 
Amp protection circuitry? all that its cracked up to be?
Kennyt,Thank god I live where there is almost no lightning. But, I still feel my statement that if ALL units are unplugged, ones system is safe; and probably just as save with the circuit breaker in the off possition.Richard 
Help with bi-amping
"Who makes the best crossover" ... In my opinion it is Krell. Their KBX can cut frequencies like a knife and can be customized by Krell for any speaker. But it is pricy. 
What Would you Trade your System FOR?
NOTHING! 
Amp protection circuitry? all that its cracked up to be?
I live in San Francisco, and we rarely have lightning. My audio system has a couple of big Krell amps, each on it's own dedicated 30 amp line. There are no surge protectors of audio quality that can handle the wattage they draw.Since, last summer ... 
Help with bi-amping
First of all, Greg's thread is very good.Personal (and limited experience): I have owned B&W800's (quad wired) for about 9 years and love them. This year, I finally was able to actively bi-amp them (with all Krell). With everything else in the... 
Avoid UPS Shipping To/From Canada
The people at KRELL told me: Don't ship with UPS!Richard 
FPB Series - Hot Running?
I own and use both the FPB and the KSA 300's. No doubt about it, the FPB is MUCH hotter than the KSA. When both are just sitting with no music, but in the on position, the KSA300S is actually cool; not so with the FPB300, as it is quite warm. When...