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Is there Really a difference between a Krell 400xi intergrated amp and the newer Vandgard?

I currently own a Krell 400xi intergrated amp. It has 200 watts a 750k toroidal, balanced inputs, etc. Its very similar to the current vanguard intergrated amp in terms of similar spec's. I would like to know if anyone upgraded and if it was worth it? Is the sound different does it go lower, deeper, more of an open sound stage or should I just consider another route to improve what I already have.

thanks,

matt00
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dave_b
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Audiolabyrinth, spoke to Patrick and as I suspected he verified that all product is made in USA now.  On the point of expansion to a new facility, that has not taken place yet.  Finally, as to the sound....I have owned a vast cross section of Krell gear dating back to the mid 90's and I know that to my ears the new Krell voicing is more musical.  Krell has also managed to deliver a clearer, more dynamic and expressive presentation.  As for those that will complain about feature set's on an integrated that competes with separates costing many times it's MSRP?  Well, I appreciate the exhalted level of sound available from a one box unit that delivers superior performance to just about anything available below $10K.
herndonb
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jafant - located in ABQ, NM.  Operation called Herndon Audio.

dave_b - couldn't have said it better, been a Krell dealer since 1994, while each Krell gets better and better, each is state of the art for it's time.  That said, the new iBias amps and the new Vanguard integrated are their best yet.  They are less smeared, more transparent, have even more control everywhere, more focused and percussive, most musical, and the largest soundstage ever!  Krell rules!  :-)

sinewaveron
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Hi, I use to own the Krell 400xi and Krell S300i. I now own a new Pass Labs INT-60 integrated, and it BLOWS away the krell integrateds.
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