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Integrated to replace krell 300i

I'm looking for an integrated amp for about $1500 used. My current system is:

PMC FB1 90db transmission line floor standers
Krell kav 300i
Arcam CD72t
Z squared copperline interconnects
transparent musicwave speaker cable

I'm finding this combo to be quite brite and hard to listen to for extended sessions. I'd like to consider tubes but I want something that will be user friendly. I'd also like to have an HT pass through option as well as a decent phono stage for the future. These aren't really deal breakers but it would be nice.
I'm looking for something with warmth and detail as well as a large soundstage. I listen to a lot of guitar based music, acoustic and rock, as well as instrumental and blues, and lots of live recordings. My room is 12x16 with an 8' ceiling and hardwood flooring. I will also be playing around with the room acoustics but I still don't think that I can get what I am looking for out of the Krell.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
For a better idea of the room, here is a link to my virtual system.

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?vstrt&1102839173&view
pilotboy
snofun3
603 posts
 
If you want to know where to start with room treatments, 1) go to one of these sites and look at amount of information available
-www.foambymail.com/soundproofing.html
- www.auralex.com
- http://www.cascadeaudio.com

Go to your local pro audio store with pictures of your room and they can also usually give some good advice.

standard tricks - 1st reflection point - sit in your normal listening position, have a friend take a mirror and walk along the wall until you see the speakers reflected in the mirror - put sound deadening there - same works for the ceiling (and the floor) too if you're feeling sporty.

doing a live end / dead end also works well to tame standing waves.
davewav1
47 posts
 
I agree with Chris’s comment regarding krell sounding sterile.

DIY acoustic info for under $100
Jon Risch’s website inexpensive diy acoustics from audioasylum.com under the tweakers/diy asylum.

http://www.geocities.com/jonrisch/a.htm

If you like arcam cd have you auditioned the arcam a32. I’m sure you could find it used on the internet. Another possible solution might be the bat 300 integrated with a phono section.
skuras
55 posts
 
you must check out the musical fidelity tri vista integrated amp. i've owned just about every integrated out there, and the tri vista integrated is truly exceptional. a rare combination of power and finesse - i used my old one in a room the same size as yours, and it was magical. i just saw one on sale on the 'gon for $2900, which is an absolute steal.
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