Krell or Anthem ???



Matter of fact, I really like my present amplify 180wpc Anthem A5. It's very liable, I use it mainly for both HT and 2-ch with no problem what so ever. But the bug is scratching my butt. Since I love 2-ch so much, I want more power for the TWO front speakers. An audio buddy of mine (very experienced gent) highly suggested NOT getting the top line 325wpc Anthem P5. “Go for a USED Krell”, he said.

I have collected and read many articles but I need inputs from the "real world" people, ones that already have had/used Krells. This thread is very specific but still, my apology is out if it's double posted.

1/ Please point out ALL differences between these two old Krell KAV-2250 and KSA-250? I'd like to know evthing about them, literally. (thanks, I already have specs from Krellonline.com)

2/ Can both of these Krells out-perform my 180wpc Anthem A5 in dynamic and sound quality?

3/ Can they also top out the flagship Anthem 325wpc model P5?
Fact: In paper, the P5 has much "beautiful" chart and numbers than the Krell's.

4/ Is it true that the 2-ch Krell KAV-2250 will have more effort/juice to push than its sister 3-ch KAV-3250 even both have same power output?

PM is welcome,

Greatly appreciated.
128x128nasaman
Well, the Krell is a much older model (4 years older; was introduced on '00). The Anthem does 7.1. The Krell retailed for $6k. I think the difference in capability and age is why. Plus I don't know about Anthem but the Krell new can normally be had for less than MSRP so the new paid price might have been less. Do a little more research and you might find other factors.
IMHO, Krells HT stuff is not in the same league as their pure audio gear. That coupled with the fact that there has been so many frequent changes in HT (between cable compatibility and processing formats) that HT gear becomes obsolete at a much faster rate than pure audio gear, and therefore the more recent cheaper models might be more relevant than the older more expensive models.