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Well, wait a minute. I think you and Abe are discussing apples and oranges

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In Reply to: RE: Yes... posted by kootenay on July 12, 2014 at 21:46:19

The Foundation is an AMAZING analogue line stage preamplifier. So, while it is a HT digital processor as well, and a wonderful sounding one at that, Krell makes it for those of us who want a real two-in-one dedicated system that does not compromise on 2 channel analog sources.
Also, though I have not heard any of the iBias amps yet because they are only trickling them out now. the Chorus 5200 and 7200 are in the same line and based on the same circuits and components as the Solos and the Duos, they just have more channels and put out less power. In other words, Krell is finally putting out top of the line multichannel amps. Their more affordable pricing is pretty much across the board now and not limited to the multichannel pieces, which I see as a positive. More money gets you more power for sure.
I don't think that's what Abe meant. Back in the day, Krell came out with the KAV series as a cheaper alternative to their high end gear. And while some of it was oriented to HT, not all of it was. In fact, Abe himself describes 2 channel only pieces, and I owned the KAV 300i integrated, which for some bizarre reason garnered great professional reviews, and sound as Abe describes his KAV pieces. Not musical at all.
The new stuff is all part of the same series basically, and the Foundation is a God-send to someone like me who had gotten tired of using a theater loop in a preamp or integrated to avoid having to use the processor as the preamp.
I'll be posting a formal review of the Foundation in the coming weeks.
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Addendum - JoshT 11:07:59 07/13/14 (3)
While the KAV300i was not my cup of tea, it was replaced by the 300iL and then 400ixL.

I never heard the latter, but the 300iL was a huge improvement over the 300i. Much more musical and involving, but with even more power. So, some of the later KAV stuff was quite nice for its price.
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- Josh... I agree with you... - kootenay 11:59:17 07/13/14 (2)
  The new Krell HT system sound quality has increased by leaps and bounds from its older models. As the matter of fact I was just at my dealer last week auditioning their new fully automated HT set-up, which comprises of LED projection system with Stewart screen, Krell Foundation and the Chorus 7200 multi channel amp driving the Martin Logan's top of the line speakers.
  
  What else can I say, it sounded almost real while listening to the Eagles and Led Zeppelin bluray concerts as it was very dynamic with a hint of warmth on the overall sound signature.
  
  If a thing's worth doing, it's worth doing well
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  - Awesome to hear! - JoshT 19:48:29 07/13/14 (1)
    Actually, I assumed you and I were on the same page, but didn't want others to think you and Abe were comparing the new Krell stuff to their old KAV stuff.
    
    Glad to hear that the Chorus sounds so nice. I have a fantastic local authorized dealer and integrator, so I'll definitely get a chance to home audition once he has a unit for demo.
    
    The thing is, the Foundation is sounding so good with my Conrad Johnson MF2250 doing R and L mains and an old Rotel doing center and surrounds that I don't feel in any rush right now to upgrade the power amps. Though the matching Chorus would certainly look pretty in my audio rack. :-) I'd likely get the 5200 since I have a 5.1 only system and if I were to go up to 7.1, I'd just use the CJ for the rears or surrounds.
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    - RE: Awesome to hear! - AbeCollins 15:25:54 07/16/14 (0)
      Thanks for clearing things up. Yes, my bad Krell experience revolves around the older 2-ch KAV products. I haven't heard anything more recent from Krell.

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