Replacement for KSA-50


Hi Amp Gurus,
I have a KSA-50 that is 10 years old that has blown one channel. I use it to drive Thiel 3.5. Is it worthwhile repairing the channel or buying an used amp for less than $1000. Please let me know if there are any good options that provide the same quality as KSA-50.

Thanks,
smileallways

Showing 4 responses by grannyring

Like to know what is wrong so we can help. It may be more than $1000 and then the other channel should be look at and parts updated. Hard to say without knowing the problem.
Perhaps you blew a fuse? Did you look inside for a blown fuse? Did your amp smoke, smell, etc... When this happened?
Something for you to think about..... An amp with the age of yours and one that runs hot like yours will need the power supply caps replaced. This can be done by any competent repair shop or DIY guy. I have done this on severals amps. Understand it is time for this in your amp.

You may want to be proactive and do this maintance on both channels so they match. If you plan to keep this wonderful amp, then think of it as preventative maintanence much like your cars 105k scheduled maintence.

I see no reason you MUST send it to Krell. This can be done by a skilled local person if your luckily enough to have a shop near you. They can replace caps known to cause issues. May cost you far less also.