I've been able to track down a demo for each of these two amps, Classe CA5200 & Krell HTS/TAS (both 5x200). 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?
Krell vs. Classe
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Good for you. In my past experience classe seemed to be a little smoother in the upper frequencies, but the krell seemed to hit harder in the bass. Both are very good brands, and what I heard years ago may not coincide with what they are making today. Probably either is a very very nice amp. Listen to both, choose which sounds best to you, if they sound simlar buy the one that looks best to you. Really I don't see how you can go wrong. Both are probably very nice.- Bottom
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I listened to a Classe CA5200 and thought it was sounding GREAT. I ended buying the Rotel RB1090, which I thought was very good, and cheap :-) Didn't want to spend the extra money on the Classe, even though it sounds better. Very refined. Of course, if I ever have around $5K burning a hole in my pocket, I'll upgrade :-) But at that point I'll have to listen to the other amps in that price range too, obviously.
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classè/krell
@ See-Fu,
my little opinion,
Krell if do you like music "hard" rock-rock-blues-... & HT. This is my personaly choice.
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rotel RB1090 is great apli but in stereo krell/rotel is a step up.(in price and
quality /construction&prestation)
What for speakers?
Omar
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What's your speaker setup?
I can't comment on the Krell, but I heard the 5200 with a SSP 600 running B&W 803D as fronts. The sound was amazing for HT and for 2 channel. Detailed but not fatiguing.
My vote for the Classe. I have a CA2200 with CP500 running B&W 803s and I'm very happy with the sound.- Bottom
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Originally posted by docpMy vote for the Classe. I have a CA2200 with CP500 running B&W 803s and I'm very happy with the sound.
I think that these two are so close, that if you can not listen to both, I would go on looks. Yes !!! looks do count for me.
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I have always liked the smoooth top end of the Classe amps. The Delta series seem to have a bit more detail and "crispness" than previous designs without giving up that liquid warmth.....its lovely...especially on Martin Logans.....but there is just something about that Krell sound that is so.....so.....just right. THey have gobs of authority in the low end and the midrange and high end have a lot of life and detail without being overly forward or bright. THe FPB700CX (1400W/ch!!!) on the Wilson MAXX II fronted by a VTL TL 7.5 and Krell KPS28 was just phenomenal in what it could reproduce in our demo room.....
I vote for both......but pick which one sounds best to you. If possible, go back several times for auditions....use the same music in the same order...and get used to both of them...either way you go, you will be happy!- Bottom
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Yep, as stated over and over on this forum listen for yourself, I had several listening sessions with Krell, Mac and Classe before choosing. The one I was leaning toward after reading the forums didn't end up in my room. All of them had favorable attributes which makes it a personal decision based on your ears and use.- Bottom
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Originally posted by KobusMight not be relevant in this case, but remember that not all of us have the oppurtunity to demo.
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Originally posted by AudiophiliacI have always liked the smoooth top end of the Classe amps. The Delta series seem to have a bit more detail and "crispness" than previous designs without giving up that liquid warmth.....its lovely...especially on Martin Logans.....but there is just something about that Krell sound that is so.....so.....just right. THey have gobs of authority in the low end and the midrange and high end have a lot of life and detail without being overly forward or bright. THe FPB700CX (1400W/ch!!!) on the Wilson MAXX II fronted by a VTL TL 7.5 and Krell KPS28 was just phenomenal in what it could reproduce in our demo room.....
I vote for both......but pick which one sounds best to you. If possible, go back several times for auditions....use the same music in the same order...and get used to both of them...either way you go, you will be happy!- Bottom
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