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RE: Critics being critical: 10 Audio pans the Krell S-275

Read the review.

There isn't a lot written there about putting much effort into getting the best out of the Krell. If I ever get something that isn't sounding good I am going to try and attempt to turn over as many stones as I can to get it to sound good and I will detail those efforts. Maybe they did but that doesn't come across in the review. Which is why I said "personally" at the end.

As a critic that means being critical of not just the components but of the reviews of gear as well. And I am harder than anyone on my own reviews.

For me personally, just reading the review it didn't seem like much information was provided with regards to set-up - what music was playing so that the reader could have a chance to crosscheck what the reviewer is saying. Bass is bad. Okay how so? Which album, which CD player, preamp, and speaker?

It's fine to be negative on a product but IMO if you're going to be negative in a formal review you a duty of care to be very clear and very detailed on the reasons why.

I find all the treble comments unclear. He says it the treble is "splashy instead of clear" but that the amp has "good leading edge" behavior and is "grain-free" but "lacks resolution."

I don't complain about the results (I have not been a big Krell or SS fan in general) or that he liked some other amp for much less money - I just "personally" think it is owed a more detailed review. He mentions a song or two but I find it a really negative review and then he gives it 6 which is a recommendable rating.




Edits: 06/15/12
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