Krell Evolution 402 or Pass Labs X350.5?

[peterpioli]

Has anyone compared the Krell Evolution 402 against the Pass Labs X350.5 with any Martin Logan speakers? I'd like to know your thoughts on the difference between the amplifiers.

 

[jtwrace]

Has anyone compared the Krell Evolution 402 against the Pass Labs X350.5 with any Martin Logan speakers? I'd like to know your thoughts on the difference between the amplifiers.

I don't know much about the newer Krell but the Pass is almost a no brainer IMO. IF you want to go one step up then that though I would go the Clayton Audio route. Pure Class A SS mono's... That's what I did and couldn't be happier.

 

[tonepub]

We've got some clayton amps on the way for review....

Have heard all very positive comments!

Haven't heard the recent Krell stuff and I'm a fan of anything that
comes from Nelson pass.

Currently very happy with a CJ Premier 350 and have their new ET250
which is a SS amp with a pair of 6922's in the driver stage. Also very
nice!

Too many good choices, not enough time....

 

[peterpioli]

I've seen many positive comments on the Pass Labs X350.5 (Sound Labs used them to demo), but nothing on the Krell Evolution 402. With Krell dealer distribution, I assume Krell has sold many more Evolution 402s than Pass Labs has X350.5s. In the past I've heard the Krell FPB 400cx and thought it sounded great. I don't how the new EVO stuff sounds.

 

[jtwrace]

you REALLY need to listen to the Clayton's.....