Tassie Devil Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 I've been a bit prejudiced against Krell but maybe misplaced so I'm seeking opinions. I think I could get a used one landed for him around the $4k mark. He needs a high powered amp for the Duntechs and cannot afford something like the Plinius 300 so I'm researching alternatives. All opinions gratefully received. TIA John
betty boop Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 I've been a bit prejudiced against Krell but maybe misplaced so I'm seeking opinions. I think I could get a used one landed for him around the $4k mark.He needs a high powered amp for the Duntechs and cannot afford something like the Plinius 300 so I'm researching alternatives. All opinions gratefully received. TIA John john I didnt think i was prejudiced against krell either till I tried one it was a while back, the kav400i and kav250 pre I think it was. even paid freight for the honour ! anyways it was the go for throat charecter krell has that was the put off for me. perhaps a mismatch for my system I dont know. also not sure the kav range is perhaps not in the same league as the reference level stuff ? mabe geared more for av? than 2ch I dont know. it was certainly well made and put together with plenty of power on tap for the integrated but lacked delicacy and finesse I think compared to some other stuff around. big kid (alan) on here is running some duntechs on a musical fidelity a5 integrated(250wpc, $4k new cheaper 2nd hand) and seems reasonalby happy with it, perhaps he can pipe in. maybe thats an option ? depends how much power your after ? I'm using the musical fidelity a5cr power amp version($4k new less 2nd hand) thats also rated at 250wpc but with more current ability and for more difficult loads alternatively musical fidelity have many other even higher wattage beasts both new and second hand there is also the elektra reference (250wpc) that can be had locally for $2-$3k second hand or $4k new which have a lot of respect for again perhaps cheaper options for the plinius happy amp hunting !
joz Posted December 1, 2008 Posted December 1, 2008 Not all Krell are created equal! But careful partnering is suggested with the KAV 400i imo. I heard on driving Sonus Fabers a few years back and well???? I'll say no more, but they did the SF's no favours..
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