Preamps for Krell KST-100

Hi,


What solid state pre-amps go good with the Krell KST-100 power amp?

My father (Tim) is selling his Conrad Johnson Premier 14 valve pre-amp. Because it is not suitable with his KST-100. the conrad P14 made the Krell sound very boaring and fatigue.

For the last 2 days we have been using my Rotel RC-03 pre-amp on the Krell.
Well what can we say, WHAT A HUGE IMPROVEMENT!!!!!!!!! The sound has opened up, better midrange, dynamics and bass.

But the Krell needs a better solid state pre-amp though. Don't get me wrong about the Rotel. It's a grate entry level pre.


Any help please.


Shane

 

Well he's bought a Musical Fidelity thing now hasn't he. Bet you a tenner he doesn't keep it for 3 months.

 

Bet me a pair of TDL Reference standard, and that's a deal. LOL!

 

You sure love the idea of 'big dick' speakers Shane - Unfortunately they rarely deliver in the way they promise.

You see, that MS pre won't last long.

 

TDL's are great sounding speakers. As long as you have them with the right equipment then your in for a treat.

As for my fathers MS pre, time can only tell what will happen next.

 

I'm familiar with the speakers of TDL (and IMF before them) - I'm not a huge fan of transmission lines - they aren't crap but they don't do it for me; there's plenty of quantity but I never seem to feel the timing is quite right.

 

I have no problem with my TDL speakers. They have nice clear midrange and accurate bass. Vocals are also very nice too.

TDL speakers need to be matched with the right equipment to get the best out of them. I don't know what amp goes best with TDL?, but my NAD seems to go nice with mines. As the NAD has plenty of power and can take on speakers that dip down to 1ohm.

 

Which Nad is this?

 

NAD C272 poweramp.