The only Karan product I have experience with is the KA I-180 integrated. In fact, the unit is sitting on my rack as I type. This has been its home for what is approaching a year now  and for a self admitted audiophool whose listening space is a glorified revolving door of hi-fi exotica  it is quite the welcome guest (dare I say, resident). I guess you could say, IÂve been pretty content with it.
Now, instead of blathering on like a raving lunatic on how it absolutely abolishes like products, IÂm going to come clean and admit that itÂs no different from any other piece of electronics: itÂs not perfect, and it wonÂt fit all situations, nor will it appeal to everyoneÂs personal taste. That said, its charming balance of audiophile goods, exceptional musicality, and downright world-class balance is good enough for these tin can ears. I cannot claim to have owned 40k worth of gear, but my audio rack has rubbed elbows with higher end McIntosh, mid-line Boulder and Lamm pieces in this space. While all were exceptional in their own way (respective to their design goals), I ultimately found it difficult to deviate from what the Karan has to offer.
ItÂs a shame that Karan is not better known here stateside. A lot of people are missing out on some exceptional gear. I havenÂt had the pleasure of acquainting myself with MilanÂs big bad-ass amplifiers. IÂd be scared to hear them, because thereÂs no way in hell I could afford them!
Now, instead of blathering on like a raving lunatic on how it absolutely abolishes like products, IÂm going to come clean and admit that itÂs no different from any other piece of electronics: itÂs not perfect, and it wonÂt fit all situations, nor will it appeal to everyoneÂs personal taste. That said, its charming balance of audiophile goods, exceptional musicality, and downright world-class balance is good enough for these tin can ears. I cannot claim to have owned 40k worth of gear, but my audio rack has rubbed elbows with higher end McIntosh, mid-line Boulder and Lamm pieces in this space. While all were exceptional in their own way (respective to their design goals), I ultimately found it difficult to deviate from what the Karan has to offer.
ItÂs a shame that Karan is not better known here stateside. A lot of people are missing out on some exceptional gear. I havenÂt had the pleasure of acquainting myself with MilanÂs big bad-ass amplifiers. IÂd be scared to hear them, because thereÂs no way in hell I could afford them!