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"Krell" is a buzzword

When I look at how the posts involving Krell deteriorate to the point of civil(actually not so civil) war, I have to say that "Krell" has become a buzzword. It seems as if you just have to mention the name, and the mobilization begins. Sooner or later the insults sink to the level that make the thread completely unrecognizable from the original question. I am more neutral than not on Krell(probably not many of us around). Used to dream about them in my bigger is better solid state days, but have since moved in other directions. Now I am a definite tubeophile, and don't even think about Krell. But, I don't say you cannot build a great system around their products. Just have to apply the right surrounding components. But don't you have to do that with many brands of amp? So, do you agree that Krell has become a buzzword, and why?
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sedond
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hi cornfedboy,

my alfas have been no more unreliable than any other cars i've owned, which have included toyota, datsun, volvo, suzuki, to name a few. they are a lot *more* reliable than the bmw's my friend has owned over the past 15 years... ;~)

doug

sedond
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my 164, w/~165k miles on the clock, has prolly been the worst, maintenance-wise, but it's still not bad. and, the only non-normal-wear failures have usually been parts that have *bosch* written on 'em. the gtwe6, w/150k, has been amazingly trouble-free. so was the milano verde, sold w/145k, cuz i found another one w/only 66k...

doug

sedond
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cornfedboy, the alfa digest is actually quite a civilized mailing list - sure, ruffled feathers once in a while, but never anything like that which takes place here. the pantera-digest is actually a bit worse than the alfa-digest, but still doesn't hold a candle to what goes on here.

the bmw digest, on the other hand, which used to be run by the same guy who runs the alfa digest, was shut down by the guy cuz it got so bad, so i've been told by those who know... i wonder if it's cuz bmw's attract status seekers as well as enthusiasts, similar to hi-end audio... hmmm.... ;~)

regards, doug

sedond
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hey redkiwi, as an owner of 3 alfas, yer a man i can really respect! :>)

regards, doug

sedond
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hey jim, we can run but we can't hide, eh? :>) yule love that 3.0 in a gtwe6 - it works wonders in mine! ;~)

gino, better sign up to the alfa-digest if ya haven't already done so - it's a wealth of info

ok, here's minimal audio content: my daily driver gtwe6 (90 miles/day) doesn't even have a radio! my pantera has a 6-cd-changer w/cassette stereo - which i don't even know how to use - driving & audio don't mix - unless yer listening to the sound of a highly-tuned performance engine on boil... ;~)

regards, doug. ps - jim, don't forget about my '78 ducati or my buell... :>)

sedond
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alas, redkiwi, fiat, in all their wisdom, feels north america is not worthy of the latest italian iron. (except ferrari, go figure...) but, i strongly prefer rwd - my one fwd alfa, the 164 (fiat's influence), was purchased only because they are awailable here at giveaway prices second-hand. there's a possibility of rwd models making it here in a couple years, tho - mite have to sell the pantera... ;~)

regards, doug

sedond
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viggen, latest i have now heard is alfa won't return 'til 2010. don't hold yer breath! ;~) i now have two milano's & the gtwe6; the 164 was totaled w/210k on the ticker & still goin' strong. god rest it's soul... may it give it's parts so that other alfa's shall live. ;~)

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