Krell S-550i with Ethos?

[jtucker]

Title pretty much says it. I'm thinking about getting a Krell integrated to power my new Ethos. 550 wpc into 4 ohms. My main criteria; plenty of powe reserve, balanced inputs, preamp outputs to allow for a second low power amp to drive remote speakers. Any thoughts about this? I could also go with a separate amp as I have a Parasound Halo pre w/ two pre outs and balanced connections.

BTW, I'm really happy I went with the Ethos rather than the Theos (or some other non ML I was considering).

Thanks,

J. Tucker

 

[beek]

Title pretty much says it. I'm thinking about getting a Krell integrated to power my new Ethos. 550 wpc into 4 ohms. My main criteria; plenty of powe reserve, balanced inputs, preamp outputs to allow for a second low power amp to drive remote speakers. Any thoughts about this? I could also go with a separate amp as I have a Parasound Halo pre w/ two pre outs and balanced connections.

BTW, I'm really happy I went with the Ethos rather than the Theos (or some other non ML I was considering).

Thanks,

J. Tucker

I have spent time with the 300i and smaller ML'S great bottom a touch hot on top but nice just the same YMMV

 

[gordonmenninger]

I don't know too much about this particular unit but looking a the specs you should be very happy with it! I run all Krell amplification on my ML system and absolutely love them. I am using older generation amps (KSA 300s, KAV 250/2 (2 of them)) and also the Krell S-1200U processor. Anyway, the Krell's have pretty much unlimited power reserves and the sound is phenomenal imo. I would suggest using a subwoofer though if you don't already have one. Good luck and go for it!

 

[jtucker]

I am thinking a bout a sub. One of the reasons I went with Ethos was i felt I did not absolutely have to have one. I used to have REL strata II when I had my Maggies, but sold the sub when i sold the Maggies as I replaced them with Infinity IRS Gamma. Now the Gammas are long gone also. My budget for a sub is somewhat limited. know anything about Depth i? Ideally I may need to consider a wireless sub as I may not be able to place it anywhere that I can route cables.

About the Krell...dou you have an opinion about the 55 integrated vs say a KAV-2250 that I could use with my Halo P3?

 

[projectormovielover]

If your just buying an amp then the 2250 is not the best choice out there.

 

[jtucker]

projectormovielover...I saw your PM...did you get my reply(you did not as your mailbox is full...please let me know your direct contact info or clear out some space)? I want to stay on the 2-3k range, and if I go integrated I can sell both my current amp and pre. I am interested in any suggestions you may have.

 

[projectormovielover]

Sorry J I had no idea my box was full, I bet a couple of guys here are gona be thinking I am a jerk for not replying back lol. You can pm me anytime as I cleared that out.