Krell Duo 300 Amp Quality

ZD542-- You bring up a good point. But I think Krell (and Cary as well) are proving that they can and will roll out new product that's just as good (or even better) then before. The iBias amps are a great example. Just really, really good stuff.

And FYI, all Krell is made in the US now (no overseas stuff any longer).

" I wish more people would take a chance and just go listen to them (I have a feeling most people knocking their looks have not actually heard them)."

You have to expect that type of thing. Dan left the company and he was the founder and lead designer. People don't necessarily buy Krell because its a Krell. I suspect most people buy Krell because Dan designed it. Cary is having the same problem.

For me, personally, I like Ayre. If Charles Hanson left the company, I would most likely follow him to where ever he went. I trust him. I don't want Ayre making my electronics, I want Hanson.

Also too, with Krell, I'm willing to bet that when they started making some of their stuff overseas, it actually had a bigger impact on sales than Dan leaving. Another perfect example is Musical Fidelity. The stuff made in Taiwan sounds nothing like the components that were being made in the UK.

I'm a Krell dealer, so of course take my post with a grain of salt, but I believe the new Krell iBias amps are fantastic. I wish more people would take a chance and just go listen to them (I have a feeling most people knocking their looks have not actually heard them).

IMHO, they are really, really good.

If you have a chance, read the recent great review done by Hometheaterreview on the Solo 375's.

I have the Duo-300.

Takes 2 hours to sound good.
I have Krell preamp. And 802 D's

Krell has changed quite a bit since Dan is no longer with the company. If I wanted a Krell, I would buy an older model. Either way, you may want to listen to the combo first to see if you can take the tweeter with an amp like the Krell. I couldn't. For me, its just too harsh.