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Model: KAV-400xi Category: Integrated Amplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: $2,500 Description: 200 wpc fully balanced integrated amplifier Manufacturer URL: Krell Model Picture: View
Review by thebordas on August 01, 2010 at 18:26:50
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for the KAV-400xiThis is more of recommendation than a full review. I've owned many high end systems and amplifiers over the years and the Krell 400xi was always my go to unit in-between other purchases. Recently I decided to send my 400xi to The Upgrade Company for a full signature upgrade. All I can say is that I recieved back an integrated amp that performs at such an exhalted level that I am absolutely stunned. It performs at the same level as my Krell FPB400cx/KCT combo or the FBI which I almost purchased before I did the upgrade. Anyone thinking about changing equipment out should definately call Dave Schulte at The Upgrade Company first to see if he can offer your old gear a new lease on life in the High End!!
Product Weakness: None that are important. Product Strengths: After upgrade, state of the art resolution, dynamics, tonality, soundstaging and dimensionality. Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier: Krell 400xi Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): none Sources (CDP/Turntable): Modwright Sony XA5400ES Speakers: Maggie 3.6R Cables/Interconnects: MorrowMA6/MIT M3.3 Spkr Music Used (Genre/Selections): 20th century classical/jazz Room Size (LxWxH): 20 x 18 x 7 Room Comments/Treatments: acoustic tiles/carpet/soft furnishings Time Period/Length of Audition: 4yrs stock/1month upgraded Other (Power Conditioner etc.): Transparent MM/Audioquest Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner
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Topic - REVIEW: Krell KAV-400xi Integrated Amplifier (SS) - thebordas 18:26:49 08/01/10 (4)
- Concerning the Upgrade Co.... - DAVID 21:55:34 08/03/10 (3)
- Nevermind... - DAVID 22:00:48 08/03/10 (2)
- RE: Nevermind... - clackaduck 08:17:15 08/04/10 (1)
- RE: Nevermind... - thebordas 19:33:55 08/04/10 (0)