I personally don't know much about Krell. The common thread I heard about both brands is that Krell is very good at the bass, and is limited elsewhere. Pass is a well-balance design from top to bottom frequency. Check out Stereophile for their report on the Pass XA30.5.
Pass XA30.5 or Krell FPB-400cx?
Hello
I am in the process of upgrading my power amp and the pass xa30.5 and the fpb400cx are two of the options im interested. I realize these are two quite different amplifiers but theyre also two very good amplifiers and i have fairly sensitive speakers(watt/puppy 5.1) 93db so i think 30watts or 60watts in 4ohm as my speakers are would work quite well too, but on the other hand i do have the option of running the 400cx with CAST connection as i already have a KCT preamp.
Now this is where i would like some input, has any of you heard either or both of these amps? id appreciate any input and opinions.
I am in the process of upgrading my power amp and the pass xa30.5 and the fpb400cx are two of the options im interested. I realize these are two quite different amplifiers but theyre also two very good amplifiers and i have fairly sensitive speakers(watt/puppy 5.1) 93db so i think 30watts or 60watts in 4ohm as my speakers are would work quite well too, but on the other hand i do have the option of running the 400cx with CAST connection as i already have a KCT preamp.
Now this is where i would like some input, has any of you heard either or both of these amps? id appreciate any input and opinions.