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In Reply to: RE: The Krell sound... posted by AbeCollins on August 4, 2014 at 11:41:57:
I think the Krell gear of this era had a very particular take on neutrality that is nothing like other gear of my experience. It tends to evoke a love-it or hate-it response, but most characterizations of the sound that I've seen are too simplistic. Why does does one listener call it harsh, while another calls it organic? I was trying to convey the essence of that sound, which is why the review grew so long. If a listener likes that sound, or has the same sonic priorities, nothing else will do. If a listener doesn't like the sound, there's quite a bit else that will do just fine. It's a bit like licorice in that respect.
Like you, I think the 280p is more likeable than the 2250 and has a good mix of sound quality and features for the price. I like using the 280p with the A308 amp, but I don't care for the 2250 with the A308 preamp. And the A308 is not a shabby preamp - it won Product of the Year Awards in the Absolute Sound and Hi-Fi Choice. You're right that the 2250 has very little warmth, it's not at all tube-like, and I've only heard it sound good well warmed up and used with the 280p.
I like tubes, too, but not the heat. I had a BAT VK-60 for a while, which was fine in the winter, but in the summer, I had to choose between a cool listening room or a quiet listening room.
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