Classe CA 5200 or Krell TAS/HTS

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  • See-Fu
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    • Oct 2006
    • 57

    #1

    Classe CA 5200 or Krell TAS/HTS

    I've been able to track down a demo for each of the two amps. Both are the same price so Ii'll be considering both. What differences can I expect from the amps in terms of sound output? Also in your own personal opinion which amp would you buy?
  • Jeff
    Senior Member
    • Dec 2004
    • 281

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    Well, in a little while members will be asking you the same question. You're in a better position than most of us to demo and eventually answer that question.

    Both amps will sound quite different. Krell is known to have a certain shrill factor that many don't like. Classe, by comparison will have a less sharp higher end. Krell will rock the house on the low end. Few amps will hit you in the chest like Krell .

    Much will depend on your speakers, cd player, etc and how well they complement your other components.

    Jeff

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    • warnerwh
      Senior Member
      • Jan 2006
      • 261

      #3
      I'd buy the Classe due to the factors mentioned above. It does matter more than anything what you think however.

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      • DL86
        Senior Member
        • Sep 2005
        • 271

        #4
        Gotta say listend to a krell 400-xi sounded quite shrill. The bass did hit me in the chest but not in a good way, was way overblown and boxy possibly due to the speaker(virgo-III)?

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        • RobP
          Ultra Senior Member
          • Nov 2004
          • 4747

          #5
          We have several owners of Classe products down in Club Classe that can tell you what their systems sound like, but, myself I wouldn't actually want to know what to expect, because then when you go to the audition you may find yourself just looking for the things that were described to you . I would go in listening with no pre-conceived notions, that way you can decide with a clear head and ear.
          Robert P. 8)

          AKA "Soundgravy"

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