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Replacement for KSA-50

Hi Amp Gurus,
I have a KSA-50 that is 10 years old that has blown one channel. I use it to drive Thiel 3.5. Is it worthwhile repairing the channel or buying an used amp for less than $1000. Please let me know if there are any good options that provide the same quality as KSA-50.

Thanks,
smileallways
rrog
1,958 posts
 
Your KSA-50 is a lot more than 10 years old. However, it is not likely you will find an amplifier that compares for $1,000. They don't make them like they used to. You have the real thing. Have it repaired and you will be happy for many years.
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ozzy
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Well I owned the KSA-250 and it was a great Amp until one day it caught on fire. I had it fixed at Krell for about $1000 including shipping costs. That's probably what it will cost you to fix it.
I eventually sold it and bought a Pass Labs X350.5. Way better than the Krell.

I don't think you can replace your Krell with anything comparable for $1000.
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marakanetz
5,473 posts
 
I'd buy broken one and fix it if your repair bill is too high.
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roxy54
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"I'd buy broken one and fix it if your repair bill is too high."

That's a brilliant idea Marakanetz, buy another broken one, and spend money to fix that one. Lay off the egg nog.
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grannyring
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What do you mean by blown a channel? Do you know what is wrong? Thanks
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