Krell / Mcintosh / Pass For Dynaudios


Hi all,

No way of comparing these next to one another. looking at posibly up grading my amps to make my C5 sing there hearts out. Basically looking at Mcintosh (MC402 or MC501), Krell (no idea of model - sugestions appreciated) or Pass X250.5.

Are the Mcintosh class A?

Will purchase second hand which ever way I go.

Cheers
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I am not a Krell dealer, no financial interest in the line, and therefore no need to disclose my status as a tradesperson.

Wake up sleepy.
I really like both Pass and Krell. I agree that Krell stuff is much better than people bang on. I have never been impressed with McIntosh and actually cannot believe people actually buy the stuff. It sounds in my experiences no better than a receiver. Krell and Pass are my two favorite SS amps. Pass gets the nod for musicality and Krell the nod for bass extension, control and slam. Both are very musical and have amazing bass, just one beats the other slightly as mentioned. If you need power, try Krell, if you dont need as much try Pass. Both are outstanding.
Audiofeil, your response is disingenuous. Since this thread is comparing Krell with Pass among others, you clearly have a horse in this race. In your opinion, it's unethical to say good things about Pass without a disclosure, but OK to trash Krell?

Having made a career yourself impugning the character of others, you should know better.

Personally, I went with Pass, but Krell was a very close second, and I have not heard the new "e" line.
>>09-20-10: Auxetophone
it's unethical to say good things about Pass without a disclosure, but OK to trash Krell?<<

Hey Sleepy, if you re-read this thread carefully, you'll find I make no endorsement for Pass Labs as a company and/or their equipment.

I feel bad about your dyslexia though.