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Wanted: Lightweight Krell KSA-100 Clone????

Until recently, every component in my stereo system was >30 years old; the relevant ones being Krell KSA-100 and Thiel CS3.6 that I purchased new in the 80s.

After ditching the old Pioneer Elite CD player, WADIA DAC, and KRELL PAM-5 preamp, I started streaming TIdal Premium > Node 2i > Dennafrips Ares II > the Krell>Thiels.

I love the sound and I’m amazed that the Krell sounds like new, however, it still weighs too much (around 90 lbs) and a much lighter amplifier would give me more flexibility.

Can you recommend a replacement that will sound very much like the Krell but weighs much less?

I'm thinking that there is probably something 5-10 years old that sounds similar and should be available at a “good” price. For instance, I can get a set of Bryston 7B ST for $2000+ but I have never heard these and know little about them.

Any information would be appreciated.

chinook9
oldhvymec
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Krell is Krell. KSA 100. I don't know of anything that sounds like a fresh Krell.  A good Class A valve amp. Pass? Still can be heavy.

I'm a class d person. I really like them. They run cool, they sound good.
I'm also about anything that sounds good.  They are not Krells though.

I've had a lot of amps, and a Krell KSA100s. They were and are a GREAT amp..

They are Heavy, run hot, suck power like an AC unit. Wonderful amps. Nothing sounds like a Krell, another Krell..

Regards

 
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twoleftears
5,318 posts
 
If the clone is anything like what a clone should be, it's not going to be lightweight.  Mutually exclusive.  You'll have to rethink or buy a handtruck.
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roxy54
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What do you mean by "more flexibility"? Don't you just let it sit where it sits? 
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