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Did I make a mistake buying Krell?

I was in search of a nice integrated amp that I could keep around for a long time. I got a good deal on a Krell KAV-300i, so I made a command decision to buy it.

I haven't hooked it up yet but I'm second guessing if it was the right decision. My equipment that will be used with the Krell: EAD-2000 cdp and Klipsch KLF-20 & Chorus II speakers (99db & 101db sensitivity respectively). The Klipsch speaker crossovers have upgraded resistors and caps and I can honestly say they don't sound bright and forward anymore. I would describe the sound right now as much warmer and alot less forward than before.

My question to you folks is:
1. Is Krell a good match for my existing set up?
2. What is the Krell sound?
3. If Krell isn't a good match, what would be better in the $1000-$1500 used range?

Thanks,
Mike
vman71
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bigjoe
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man i cant think of a better amp to run klipsch speakers with,bag all the hype about klipsch & tubes you have an outstanding amp with the krell & your klipsch will love it.

klipsch chorus speakers are IMO the best sounding model that klipsch ever made & they excell big time when paired with a amp that can man handel them & the krell will do just that.

what i dont get is why you are already 2nd guessing the krell before you have even heard it ? i have owned your speakers along with just about every speaker from the klipsch heritage line & i found that a great solid state amp would out perform tube amps any day with them.

ive also owned & few krell amps & have paired them with my khorns & the match was outta sight!

mike.
myraj
351 posts
 
With the sensitivity being what it is on both pair of speakers, I suggest you try an integrated 300b amp. (Disclosure: I have ONE of the FOUR that I own for sale, but NOT trying to sell it here)
I used several 300B amps with the KLF20's that I had, and they worked wonderfully together. Give it a try and see!
Good luck and Good listening!
unsound
7,343 posts
 
Well, IMHO Krell has made significant changes in their products over the years and now makes so many products for so many different markets that I don't think a "krell" sound exists. That said, the Krell may be overkill for 99 to 101 db speakers.
phd
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Keep in mind, I never said Klipsch & Krell would not make a good match, Krell themselves made that statement to me over the phone. Call Krell yourself and see. But it was the KSA series I was inquiring about, not the new Krell amps. I would not get rid of your horn loaded speakers, because they are very sensitive, maybe 96db & higher, opens the door to use lower powered ss amps or set tube amplifiers and allows you to dispense with higher powered, high priced amps. Klipsch speakers sound excellent with the right gear. I have been using four very large Klipsch speakers (102db sensitivity) for ten years. Audiophiles who have heard them left very impressed. I know which quality amps to use with them.
macktheknife1
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I don't man, I would be really nervous about your decision if I were you. You may want to go to some other forums and ask them what they think before you hook things up.
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