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Krell Full Power Balanced 200c
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The Full Power Balanced 200c Stereo Power Amplifier is designed for the audiophile who wants the
The Full Power Balanced 200c Stereo Power Amplifier is designed for the audiophile who wants the ultimate sound quality from a stereo amplifier with power capabilities of 200 Watts per channel into 8 Ohm, 400 Watts per channel into 4 Ohm, and 800 Watts per channel into 2 Ohm loudspeaker loads.
- Fully balanced circuitry from input to output insures signal integrity, rejects noise, and improves signal-to-noise ratios to deliver a ""night and day"" sonic difference when compared to typical single-ended circuitry. - Computer regulated power supply provides consistent sound quality at wide dynamic range regardless of fluctuating line voltages. - Current mode operation ensures wide bandwidth and accurate harmonic reproduction for lifelike sound reproduction. - Class A operation to full rated output redistributes minor distortion by-products and delivers clear transient sounds and harmonically correct overtones. - Proprietary Krell output and driver transistors assure substantial output current capability.
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Rating Reviewed by:
 canoa70
(AudioPhile)
Review Date December 8, 2004Overall Rating
3 of 5
Value Rating
2 of 5
Used product for Less than 1 month Visitors rate this review 2.50 of 5,
8.00 votes
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Review 1 of 4
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$0.00 Summary: I had a friend of mine bring his krell 200c over with the krc-3 preamp, and we compared it against my Chord SPM5000E power amp and CPA4000E preamp and the result was Chord 100 - Krell -10, the chord system simply killed the Krell in every aspect the system was:
Accuphase CD90/DP91
B&W Nautilus 802
Wireworld gold eclipse all over
Isotek mains conditioner Strengths: Plays ok. Weaknesses: A lot Similar Products Used: Chord, Mark Levinson, Classe, Plinius, Bel Canto, etc
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Rating Reviewed by: honeywind(Unregistered User)
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date December 26, 2002Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for 3 Months to 1 year Visitors rate this review 5.00 of 5,
2.00 votes
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Review 2 of 4
Price Paid:
$4500.00
from audiogon Summary: This is a fantastic amps. It provides me a strength and a high-resolution with incredible smoothness. It's perfect for the small monitor like my AE 2-signature.
I used Jeff's Concentra, Mark Levincen 332. The stage that 332 made was not bad but I couldn't cast away the idea that I had something missed in the sound.
One of my friends recommended me to change the power amp to krell FPB series.
I thought that FPB 200C would be better for my small speakers than the bigger FPBs.
Yes, It was a good choice, The sound-stage is not so close as the old krells and high and midrange is like liquid and smooth, bass is so tight and speedy and does not show off or isn't boosted. Dynamics...you know it's krell!!
Sound-stage is natural. Good matched with my Pass X-1(It's well balanced and natural pre-amp.)
The most different characters between Mark Levincen and Krell FPB is the distinctiveness of the sounds and naturalness of the stages. Strengths: The high resolution, speed, and well built. Weaknesses: Well..so heavy Similar Products Used: Mark 335
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Rating Reviewed by: P Marcus(Unregistered User)
(AudioPhile)
Review Date February 22, 2002Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
4 of 5
Used product for 3 Months to 1 year Visitors rate this review 2.00 of 5,
1.00 votes
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Review 3 of 4
Price Paid:
$0.00
from Spearit Sound Summary: This is an amplifier that demands some effort and attention in how it is integrated into a complete system. I A-B tested this amp with a number of preamps, D/A, transports, and cables. I found out very quickly that the amp either exaggerated or added brightness and lost bass without a very well matched system. I found the sound I was hoping for with the Krell HTS2 A/V preamp, which surprised me since I expected an A/V preamp would sacrifice a great deal on the audio side. I found this chain supported the B&W Nautilus 802''s very nicely with a beautiful purity from top to bottom. The Krell 200c gratefully lacks the colorations attributed to the previous KSA series which I also owned. I would also recommend the use of Siltech cables which did seem to offer some benefit to the quality of reproduction. Strengths: Power, faithful reproduction, great sound stage. Weaknesses: Price, sensitivity to other components. Similar Products Used: The Usual Suspects
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Rating Reviewed by: STEVE(Unregistered User)
(Audiophile)
Review Date November 15, 2001Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
4 of 5
Used product for Less than 1 month Visitors rate this review 4.80 of 5,
5.00 votes
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Review 4 of 4 Summary: I purchased this amp while doing some home renovations and my speakers were not in the correct listening position but I wanted to start breaking in the amp as soon as possibe. I start playing some cd's while painting a room that's on the second floor of my house. I suddenly realized that the sound was really good. I ran downstairs and just sat their for an hour in amazement that this amp out of the box was sensational. As mentioned above I owned alot of amps in search of that one that configures well with my unique listening room. They have ranged from Rotel, Levinson,Krell Kav, Classe and Sim. I think all of these products were very good however, there was something missing. I believe the FPB helped me find the missing piece. Recordings like Miles Davis "All blue" and Herbie Hancocks' "watermelon man" are life like. It's like their in my room playing their instruments. Strengths: Power, flexibility and soundstage Weaknesses: to damn heavy (but that's a good weakness) Similar Products Used: You name it and I owned it.
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