Krell k-300i vs Rega Osiris, integrated

The KRELL K-300i, if it has the internal DAC is great for TV and Bluray via HDMI. The DAC itself is just OK for music but I loved the HDMI on those 2 sources. The video is supposed to get some benefit to on the ARC return. I do not know enough to say if that was true.

The streaming on the K-300i gives you the option of saving money on a DAC and streamer. You can improve upon both but that can be done slowly in the future. The K-300i can be a 1 box solution.

I ended up getting a higher end KRELL XD stereo amp because the KRELL K-300i was so good.

I have the OSIRIS: it is a unique animal that I would characterize as a refined AND muscular 56 lb. beast, that is a pure 2-channel thoroughbred leader without the ancillary add-ons crammed in.

This thing is a brick. It’s crafted from aluminum and . It cranks out 160W into 8 ohms, increasing to 250W into 4 ohms.

Each channel has its own dedicated custom-made toroid transformer and the quad of Sanken 200W output transistors per channel means this behemoth has no problems driving any kind of load.

It has a direct pass-through option for any HT enthusiasts.

https://audiofi.net/2012/08/rega-osiris-punching-heavy/

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I see in another thread that you have the Krell Duo 125 XD? What is your impression? Is it the same sound as the 300i, only "better"? This could be an option for me also if I could control it with my DAC volume.