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We Worship at the Altar of Krell

by marc klink

Nope, not talking about the people who once populated ‘Forbidden Planet’. Krell is the highest of the high end of transistor electronics, and deservedly so.

As a company who builds things that look, as well as sound, beautiful, the amplifiers feature highest quality parts, put together so as to deliver the utmost in sound quality, no matter what the impedance, or difficult the load.

It has been a long time since my ears have been treated to the musicality these designs are capable of producing. The last time I listened to Krell amplifiers, the speakers were the incredible Scintillas by Apogee. These were known as being a difficult speaker, because the impedance in the bass range was very low. Krell amplifiers have had no trouble with these, producing some of the most astonishing sound I have ever witnessed.

The buyer of Krell amplifiers is assured that his purchase will not be something made obsolete by the next fad in audio reproduction.

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A couple of new designs, that I’m looking forward to auditioning are below…

 

 

 

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These are components that, although not many can, or will want to afford, should be auditioned as a reference to the capabilities of quality amplification. 

A trip to many of the semi-local haunts that were once Krell dealers has produced no results, as not many dealers these days are willing to invest in products of this quality.

The search continues, and a report will come soon after. If you are aware of a dealer for Krell, you would do yourself a favor to check the entire line out.


Posted in General on July 22nd, 2007

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