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Krell FPB 300cx enough to drive B&W Nautilus 801?

I'm about to purchase the Nautilus 801s, along with the Krell FPB 300cx amp. Would there be any significant improvement if I were to get the Krell 400cx instead? I emphasize the word significant, because price is a major issue. I know the 801s need power, so any opinions as to the sufficiency of the 300cx would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Liszt458 (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

10-24-03

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10-24-03 the extra 100 watts derived from the 400cx is equivalent an ... Kchahoc

10-24-03 The 300cx is plenty. Jtinn

10-24-03 Thanks to both of you for taking the time to respond. you s ... Liszt458

10-24-03 I have only knowledge of the 801n with the fpb650 monos. th ... Drrdiamond

10-24-03 I have the 300cx driving the 802n. i would first put the ex ... Bwyoung

10-24-03 Have you ever try pass labs' alpeh 2 ? give it a trial, it w ... Cdma

10-25-03 Thank you all. richard (drrdiamond), i'm alittle confused (a ... Liszt458

10-25-03 I auditioned both the 300cx and 400cx in my home system bef ... Stevecham

10-26-03: Drrdiamond
Liszt,
No, I needed two FPB300's since I used an electronic x-over.

Richard
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10-26-03 Stevecham, very compelling! the fact that you directly compa ... Liszt458

10-27-03 Liszt458: what may have been necessary for stevecham with hi ... Jtinn

10-27-03 Jtin, i think what steve and i are primarily talking about i ... Drrdiamond

10-27-03 I agree with drrdiamond on this. it was not my goal to simp ... Stevecham

10-28-03 Again, thanks to everybody for taking the time. very informa ... Liszt458

11-22-03 A 300 ids not enough power to for a pair of 801's. i know th ... Mrbillboard

11-23-03 I think the 300cx would be more than sufficient power to run ... Bkeane

11-23-03 The 300cx is plenty to drive the 901's to levels above 100db ... Ritteri

05-02-04 I am a no count nobody from nowhere when it comes to hi-fi e ... Johnhelenjake

05-02-04 Krell's literature and web page state that the fpb-300cx, f ... morbius@

01-27-05 I currently own a pair of b&w nautilus 801's and the fpb 300 ... lovtr6@

02-17-05 The 300c would be more than enough power as i was previously ... Hamr

02-17-05 If money is no object buy the 400. the 300 is a great amp a ... Rgcards

02-17-05 I was looking at getting the 300cx for my thiel 2.4 before s ... Luna

03-09-11 Well i don't entirely agree with a lot of you on here. i for ... Rminsf

03-29-11 Well first step done, i did get the fpb750mcx amps yesterday ... Rminsf

03-29-11 Hey rob, check out dan's hour long video interview on his we ... Scoutdog

03-30-11 Nice amps! Stevecham

04-10-11 That is a great video!i would like to listen to some of his ... Rminsf

08-05-11 Ok, one of the fpb750mcx amps has failed and was drawing in ... Rminsf

04-12-12 Just an update, sold the b&w 801n's and have some apogee cal ... Rminsf

04-12-12 I have the krell fpb 400cx with the kct with cast cables run ... Dancer