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"any thoughts?"

Don't let anyone do the thinking for you. Try your Krell first and you make the decision if its a good match or not.

1) Like Zd542 says, never let anyone do the thinking for you. You might like the Krell/Zu combo. Even though Zu speakers are very sensitive and do well with low powered amplifiers, they work well with a wide range of amplifiers and tend to transmit the characteristics of the amplifier rather than hiding them.
2) There is an Audio Refinement integrated amp (pre-owned, of course). I have used this in two systems and liked it a lot. If you do not like the Krell/Zu combo, you might find the AudioRefinement/Zu combo to your liking.

2) There is an Audio Refinement integrated amp (pre-owned, of course) for sale on Audiogon. I have used this in two systems and liked it a lot. If you do not like the Krell/Zu combo, you might find the AudioRefinement/Zu combo to your liking.

I think that there is a distinct possibility that the person who told you your Krell is a bad match has no idea what they are talking about. Unless they have heard your Krell, with Zu speakers, in YOUR room, how could they possibly know? Ignore them and give it a try...I bet they sound great together.

Not to mention one huge point in favor of the Krell, you already own it! So give it a shot if it doesn't work out no harm done and move on to something else. Most of all have fun!