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Do MBL amps sound similar to Krell?

I like the synergy of my B&W 802D speakers w/ my Krell 400cx. Now I want to get mono-blocks. I am very interested in the MBL amps. The model is 9008. Do they sound the similar? I had Mcintosh 1201 and Levison 436 already but did not care for their sounds w/ my speakers.
nickt
rwwear
2,846 posts
 
I don't know but would be interested in your findings.
nickt OP
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I want to add that the model is 9007, not 9008.
kthomas
911 posts
 
Never heard the MBL's, but if reputation means anything, they're very different. Excellent, but different.
nilthepill
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In my opinion, they are anything but similar. I comparing older Krell classic sound(FPB-300,600- Not sure how the newer stuff sounds like) with current MBL. MBL 9007 and 9008 are a lot on warmer side of neutral and has hefty low and mid bass imparting solid lower mids with lifelike body. It is not like there is restricted high; there is indeed sufficient high freq extension but overall balance IMO is weighted on warmer side.
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