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Best way to upgrade from Krell 400xi


I just bought a new pair of SP Tech 3.0 speakers, and I am thrilled to pieces with them. So thrilled that I am now dreaming of upgrading from my Krell 400xi. Don't get me wrong. The system sounds wonderful--I also have Musical Fidelity A5 CD player--but I'm convinced it could all sound wonderfuller, particularly with speakers this good. If I were to venture into separates, would it be better to buy a new amp and use the Krell as a pre-amp until making the next leap, or do it the other way around? Or simply buy a better integrated? I would appreciate your suggestions.
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macrojack
1,303 posts
 
Try an Onkyo A 9555 integrated. Build quality is nearly identical and it should sound much better. Check the reviews.
tom92602
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Onkyo A 9555 better than a Krell 400xi? PLEASE...
What are you smoking?
macrojack
1,303 posts
 
I don't smoke anything but a lot of things smoke Krell.

Once you get past professional reviewer claptrap and historical presumption, there really isn't all that much to be had from Krell. However, as long as you continue to convince yourself otherwise, there will be no room for argument or discovery and you will stay happy.

So, for the record, I don't agree and that doesn't matter.
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mordante
511 posts
 
Admitedly my knowledge of Krell is rather limited, but if I was shopping for a new (intergrated) amp the Symphonic Line amps would be on my short list.
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