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Krell or Anthem ???


Matter of fact, I really like my present amplify 180wpc Anthem A5. It's very liable, I use it mainly for both HT and 2-ch with no problem what so ever. But the bug is scratching my butt. Since I love 2-ch so much, I want more power for the TWO front speakers. An audio buddy of mine (very experienced gent) highly suggested NOT getting the top line 325wpc Anthem P5. “Go for a USED Krell”, he said.

I have collected and read many articles but I need inputs from the "real world" people, ones that already have had/used Krells. This thread is very specific but still, my apology is out if it's double posted.

1/ Please point out ALL differences between these two old Krell KAV-2250 and KSA-250? I'd like to know evthing about them, literally. (thanks, I already have specs from Krellonline.com)

2/ Can both of these Krells out-perform my 180wpc Anthem A5 in dynamic and sound quality?

3/ Can they also top out the flagship Anthem 325wpc model P5?
Fact: In paper, the P5 has much "beautiful" chart and numbers than the Krell's.

4/ Is it true that the 2-ch Krell KAV-2250 will have more effort/juice to push than its sister 3-ch KAV-3250 even both have same power output?

PM is welcome,

Greatly appreciated.
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audiofeil
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That's hardly representative of the better integrateds under $10K.

You're still blowing smoke and dancing around the 11/28/08 "Stomps the 400xi and blows away most of the competition under 10K" remark. You haven't addressed any of the serious competitors.

It's a wise man that puts down the shovel when he's dug too deep of a hole.

I suggest you climb out and walk away quietly.
audiofeil
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Now please list all of the competition under $10K that it "stomps and blows away".

Your words not mine.

All you do is bloviate and employ hyperbole Dave.

Due to lack of support your posts are without credibility or merit.

But they are funny and a source of comic relief.
audiofeil
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You did not list specific models only manufacturers. Once again, you are dancing around the question and not supporting your contention. I believe your statement is nothing more than hyperbole and bluster. Your posting history is replete with the same behavior.

Please list all specific components and the associated equipment you actually HEARD that was "stomped and blown away". Everything you've posted is BS and you know it.

As for me, I cannot make a recommendation as the OP asked about Anthem and Krell only. I've not heard either of the Anthem amps so no opinion is offered.

I will not recommend Krell under any circumstances.
audiofeil
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>>Stomps the 400xi and blows away most of the competition under 10K<<

**Stomps the 400xi**
Big deal.

**Most of the competition under 10K**
That is part hyperbole with the balance being BS.

There are some incredible integrateds under $10K and to mention the 300xi and 400xi in the same breath as that competition is just plain silly.
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