Why Is Krell Not Considered Hifi?

I spent about a half hour at a audio show in a Krell room.I was not impressed at all.Heard Audio Analouge room way better,Audio Aero with Proac way way better.It left me wondering what the hype was about.Easily one of the lesser sounding rooms at TIER show In Toronto.

Tbonephile, I have thought this way as well. After selling Krell in the late 80's into the early 90's I could not understand the stigma that they received.No one has a complete line-up that is great all the way through,and can honestly say that I've never heard a horrible Krell.They do need a lot more attention to "match" than some companies,but when matched and used with thier devlopement brand of speakers most of them sound very musical and dynamic.I do enjoy my current set up of KSP-7B and KSA-150 and as a trumpet player,they sound very ,very good tonally.

No, it might not be everybody's cup of tea. I have been buying and selling audio for about 20 years, and have owned tube and solid state high end equipment. I bought my first Krell amp about 7 years ago and got hooked on the impact, dynamics and control that it offered. From then on I assembled a KRC-HR,300S,MD-10,Studio DAC,B&W 801's, and PAD cables. This system I believe has a balance that I am not willing to part with. I have listened to new Krell equipment (and B&W's), and I do not care for it plus mine is paid for. I have converted and attracted many non- audiophile friends to wanting what they never thought was possible. All manufactuerers use certain equipment in the "voicing" of their equipment, and that is the type of synergy that should be persued. I also have heard that C.J. and CAT pre amps are great with Krell amps. I also feel that I can play any type of music on my system and it will closely portray what was intended and not robbing the energy. But remember, in the end you have to live with the system of your choice