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Krell Vanguard Integrated

I hear amazing things about the newer Krell K300i. Used it is a bit more than I want to spend. Has anyone done a firsthand comparison with the previous integrated the Vanguard? It seems very similar on paper. With either one I would not care about the dac module. 
 

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mofojo

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yyzsantabarbara
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This has nothing to do with the OP's question. However, let me add that the KRELL Duo 175XD is amazing. I have the KRELL K-300i downstairs and I think it is great for an integrated. However, my new KRELL 175XD (100 hours) | Musetec 005 DAC | CODA 07x preamp is significantly better than the K-300i. This set also cost a lot more than the K-300i.

I have not tried the Musetec 005 DAC on the K-300i. It would likely close the gap with my separates.

The KRELL gear is a little too big and looks rather ugly (cannot have everything), though the sound is fantastic. The iBias is a big winner for me.

yyzsantabarbara
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@mofojo Congrats on the MF.  I also got a can't lose trad-in price (100%) on a used Parasound A21+ to get the 175XD. I said yes please.

 

Krell’s new iBias Duo 175XD – What’s New (TONE) | TONEAudio MAGAZINE (tonepublications.com)

 Just so everyone is clear, this upgrade can be done to the amplifiers currently in the i-Bias lineup: 125/175/300 Duos, the Trio and the 375 and 575 Solo. The new K-300i already includes the XD upgrade in their DNA. The “Chorus” line of amplifiers can also be upgraded.

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