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Krell KSA 250 amps

I have 2 Krell KSA 250 amps that were recently bench tested that had been in storage for 10+ years. Each amp had a cap overheat and in the identical place on the input circuit boards. I am trying to sell these amps and realize I have to drop my price or get them repaired. Does anyone have info on what to ask for 2 non functioning amps. I have had an offer so low I can't accept it. Any help or info appreciated. Estimate from Krell is between 600-800/amp. Question is fix or part it out.
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minorl
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I'll take them at $500 each any day. 

Worth fixing.


enjoy

french_fries
815 posts
 
Krell KSA 250's have a lot of power but... well they have gotten MUCH better sounding over the years. I had an FPB-300 stereo amp that was pretty good and never gave me any problems, and I practically gave THAT away. So I wouldn't be too picky about a selling relic unless someone just wants watts. 
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georgehifi
10,312 posts
 
well they have gotten MUCH better sounding over the years.

Sorry I don’t agree, the ones with static set Class-A bias "if in good operating condition, to me sounded better than the ones with auto Plateau (sliding) biasing.

The very best highest Class-A without external heat sinks if in good nick were the early KSA50
https://www.stereophile.com/images/99krellksa5041279.jpg
or the better more powerful KMA100 monoblocks which were both chimney fan forced heatsinking and biased statically very high into Class-A.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mracoustat/5419823759

Cheers George
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scratcha
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If you have the space; fix and keep'em;
They're beautiful amps! 

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ozzy
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You can also use them as space heaters. I know I owned one for several years.
But seriously. I don’t think you could sell them even fixed for much more than $1500. And, shipping cost will be expensive. So it may not be worth it.

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