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Absolutely the best integrated amlifier ever made by Krell , the K 300i punches way above its weight. Available as simple integrated or fitted with its own Dac

work card, the Krell K 300i integrated has earned Kudos wherever it has been reviewed. Most Recently ,What Hi fi had this to say

"Krell released its first integrated amp, the KAV-300i, back in the mid-90s. That was a terrific performer, and this current version reminds us of that.

The current integrated may be the cheapest amplifier the company currently makes but it still delivers a concentrated dose of the fabled Krell sound. Add the forward-looking feature set and you have something of a high-end bargain.

We doubt there are many times those words have been used to describe a product worth almost nine grand."

Gregory Petan remarked:

"Retaining the dynamics and forceful low end that’s made Krell famous with audiophiles the world over, the K - 300i is more nuanced and natural in its musical delivery. There is a sweetness to the sound that is reminiscent of the original KSA - 50. The K - 300i is non - fatiguing, inviting you to turn up the volume on your favorite tracks – right out of the box. That’s always a great sign. Remember, Krell amplifiers are still class - A, but thanks to Krell’s current i - Bias topology, they don’t run as hot, or dr aw as much power at low volume levels as the original models did. ...

This newfound balance altered my approach. Past Krell components always had me reaching for the more bombastic selections in my music collection, but the K-300i sends me to vocal rich recordings, exploring the heart of the mid band and treble in ways that older Krell designs did not inspire as a first move. From Sarah Vaughn’s previously unreleased concert pressed by Devialet, via my VPI Avenger Reference, with the Gryphon Sonnett"- Tone Audio,April 2019

The Krell Duo 300XD is marked by huge power and remarkable finesse. Combining the slam and energy that Krell has come to be known for the new XD amplifiers have brought back the sweetness and resolution of the legendary KSA 50 , but made it far better! It is hard to talk about an amplifier that cost $ 9500 as being a bargain but in this case it is entirely appropriate.

Indeed,If you don't need the bone crushing 300 watts per channel produced by the Duo 300XD you can get the same nuanced sonic performance in the lower priced Duo 175XD and Duo 125xd

The XD technology is nothing short of revolutionary  and its effect on the sound of Krell Amplifiers is nothing short of rematrkable.As Tone Audio Noted in its December

"The jump in resolution and musicality is massive. It’s like they are channeling the sound that made Krell famous, while incorporating the changes in technology that have cometo be over the last 35 years.The raw emotion that generated so much excitement over this brand in the 80s is back in spades, yet without losing that magic, there is more low level detail, and more refinement. This is a tough combination to master, yet Krell has. It’s like taking a car with a great paint job, wet sanding it with 2500 grit sandpaper and then buffing to a higher luster than you thought possible –yet there you are....

 The folks at Krell are calling this “The New Sound of Krell,” but I submit that they’ve just returned to what made them great in the first place, bringing it up to date with the best advances in audio technology that have come our way in the last few decades. I’d say they’ve found their way back home."