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Krell KAV-250a: good? vs. Bryston 4B ST at price?

How is the Krell KAV-250a? In terms of weight, size, and price it seems like "Krell Lite". How would you compare it to the other Krel amps? How is it at it's price point? Recently discontinued, they can be had new for about $2000. Is it worth it? Or for around the same money are you better off with a Bryston 4B ST (which has similar power ratings)? What else around that price and comparable output levels would be better? These would drive a pair of Mirage M-3si speakers, and be feed by a Sonic Frontiers preamp.
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Angela:
What can I say...I sell cars for a living! Shameless?
Yes I am!
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There always seems to be a lot of "Krell bashers" out there...I just bought a KAV 250a that sounds great with
my BAT pre-amp and really brings out the best in my Hales,
which seem to really like all the power. Great bass and
doesn't sound harsh. I listen to a lot of different
music, but so far, I'm happy with the Krell. I'll now 'fess
up and say that I do have my Krell listed for sale, but only
because I've listed about everything I own at one time or
another! If your speakers like power, the Krell might be
the ticket. I've always wanted to try a BAT amp, but can't
bring myself to pay the going rate for a nice used one!
At what the used 250a's are selling for, they're a bargain
for 250 watts of Krell power!
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