Krell 300 il or 400xi or ? What would you do ?


I think what I want to do is get a pair of Magnepan 1.6 for my fronts and use my MMG's for the rears. I like what I am hearing with Magnepan.
I want to use a Integrated amp. The Krell 300il seems to be a good canidate and or the 400Xi.
Trying to understand why the 400xi has a lower list price but has more power then the 300il that has a higher list price but offers less power?
What am I missing and not understanding in these 2 units.
Open to suggestions and help on this.
Thanks,
Dave
valleyplastic

Showing 1 response by andrewdoan

Depends on what you have at the front end, 400xi could be very edgy or harsh or warm and smooth. PBJ Kimber is too harsh even thought it brings out the best in Krell top end. Audioquest is Ok for my taste, airy and smooth and warm. Harmonic Tech some how doesnot go for me. Overall, I love the sound of 400xi. Try to pop in the Heartleft ( Fourplay) and crank it up around 60db. It is Hi-end sound for a small budget.