Krell or Mark Levinson amp.?

All your paying for is marketing. Listen to an Ayre Amplifer. The most under advertised in the industry. I have listened to Krell and Levinson for years. They bore me. Ever notice how ever year they come out with something so new that you must own the new model, come on folks, amplifer design does not change that much in one year or two or three. Your being exploited. "AYRE"... Now thats music. Si tback and have some fun. Isn't that whats its all about anyway! Best of luck.

I knew someone would bite at that. But seriously Carl don't you feel that Levinson amps are to analytical for listening over the long hall. Sometimes to much of a good thing can be over bearing, and don't get me wrong I love Krell amps it's just that some times I feel that there bass (which is the deepest and tightest I've heard) is sometimes unnaturally so? (In some models). Most music just doesn't sound like that. All I am saying is that there are other alternatives out there that are worth listening to which are also very musical. Pass Labs, McCormack, Bryston, Audio Research, Classe and yes Ayre as well. Some of these brands are also more affordable which more cost concience audiophiles might be able to own. And yes it is scary when Darth Vader takes ownership of a high-end company. Thats my point with the advertising and marketing thing. Are we having fun yet... All the best.