Krell KAV 300i opinions(possible purchase)

malikarshad
malikarshad Posts: 527
edited October 2005 in 2 Channel Audio
Somebody at my work is moving and selling his Krell KAV 300i for about $1000 or may be lesser.
Do you think it’s a good deal? What should be the cost? Its 3 years old and packaged in a box since 3 years.
I'm mainly looking to run this with my LSi15.
Currently I have Outlaw 770 driving my 5.1 system.
I'm happy with outlaw but do you think upgrading to Krell is worth the price?

here is the link to its review
http://stereophile.com/integratedamps/809/index3.html

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  • PolknPepsi
    PolknPepsi Posts: 781
    edited October 2005
    That is the brushed gray finish....nice.

    .....according to audiogon it is 150 wattsx2 made in 1998 and sold new for $2350.00 and may now go for $1200.00.

    I sure would like to give something like that a whirl. :D
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  • malikarshad
    malikarshad Posts: 527
    edited October 2005
    He also has Cary Audio 280SA V-12R tube amp for sale around $1500
    Here is the link to the amp.
    http://www.caryaudio.com/products/audio/cad280sa.shtml
    I know tube will outclass my outlaw but what would you choose? Ofcourse I have limited resources. Price is a major factor in deciding it.
    So what's a good deal Krell or Cary Audio.

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    Sub - JTR Captivator S2 (Dual 18")
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  • PolknPepsi
    PolknPepsi Posts: 781
    edited October 2005
    WOW, a Cary "V12"... :eek:

    V12i 2001 new $4000.00 used $2130.00

    V12R 2004 new $8500 used $6110.00

    I think the "R" stands for remote and if it were me with my speakers I would choose that tube amp if it were in good condition. I have a 2 channel setup and it would be fun to try something other than solid state.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited October 2005
    Can't give my opinion on the Cary since I don't own one, but I know that Krell is very capable of driving Lsi15. I have its newer version, 400Xi, 200 watts/ch. at 4 ohms. $1K is very good price, since it's been sitting in a box for 3 years. Personally, I am going with tube pre and ss power combo way. I can operate the Krell integrated as a power amp, but don't know if that feature exist on the 300i.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • malikarshad
    malikarshad Posts: 527
    edited October 2005
    Zero wrote:
    Another edit:

    Man, I wonder if your friend would ever be interested in a trade - dead serious...
    He is moving this weekend so the deal has to be made end of this week. BTW they are up for sale on audigon and he has some offers. So I gotta wait...
    I would buy the tube amp if i had the money. Lets see what happens.. ;)

    Speakers=>Salk Soundscape 8, Soundscape Center,Surrounds-Dali Rubicon LCR, Lsi7
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    Sub - JTR Captivator S2 (Dual 18")
    Power - Furman IT-Ref20i on dedicated 30Amp circuit with Furutech GTX-R outlet
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,549
    edited October 2005
    The 300 integrated was not one of Krell's best efforts, the 400 is. Of the two choices, I'd grab the Cary amp.

    BTW, if it doesn't sell on AG or you don't want it or Zero doesn't, let me know.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited October 2005
    Man that Cary is friggin SWEET!!!!


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  • PolknPepsi
    PolknPepsi Posts: 781
    edited October 2005
    Unbelievable price on that Cary unless it has been used as a chock block on a big truck.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited October 2005
    Man, SOMEONE bag the Cary or Ima start counting my pennies.

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  • malikarshad
    malikarshad Posts: 527
    edited October 2005
    :cool:
    Well to update you guys.
    My colleague left both the amps at my disposal. He said I could try the Cary amp for few months and decide later if I want to buy or not.
    I'm sooooooooo... overwhelmed by it.
    Now I have both Krell and Cary at my home.
    I'm a total newbie in tubes. Now I have to put some serious hours listening to it.
    I'm not very enthusiastic about Krell since I already own a SS 7 ch amp.
    Somebody please guide me how to best make use of Cary amp...

    Few questions.
    1. One of Tube FUSE is blown. It says Tube Fuse 1/2 A/FB at the back of the amp. And Fuse says 1/2A 250V 312.
    Where do I buy these fuse?
    2.The AMP has 2 mode Triode and Ultra Linear. Which is best?
    3. Is it necessary to set the bias on the amp.
    4. I need to buy a power cord of this amp. My friend accidentally packed the original power cord while moving.

    Speakers=>Salk Soundscape 8, Soundscape Center,Surrounds-Dali Rubicon LCR, Lsi7
    PreAmp, Amp => Marantz AV8801, ATI 6007 amp, Oppo HA-1 DAC
    Source => Sonore MicroRendu, Oppo BDP-103, Mede8er 600XD, Dune HD Smart D1, Synology DS1813+(16TB)
    Sub - JTR Captivator S2 (Dual 18")
    Power - Furman IT-Ref20i on dedicated 30Amp circuit with Furutech GTX-R outlet
    Screen=> JVC RS-45 projector Da-Lite HP 133" 2.35
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,549
    edited October 2005
    1. The fuse is a 1/2 amp fast blow. Any good electronics store should carry them and I know Cary does.
    2. Flip the switch and decide for yourself.
    3. YES!!!
    4. Just send me the amp and I'll send your friend the $1500.00. Seriously.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited October 2005
    What Jesse said except #4.

    I'll go 1525.00

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  • malikarshad
    malikarshad Posts: 527
    edited October 2005
    Well I have never laided my hands on tube gear and I have few months to try it.
    I'll play around for few months & let you guys know if its up for sale. The price will be decided by my friend. I'm not getting a cent out of it except I get to play around with it.

    The Krell KAV 300i is up for sale. There were some people interested so let me know.
    here is the link to Krell's audiogon listing.
    Kevin I'm talking about Krell and its a solid state amp not a tube amp.
    Here is the link to my friends lisiting at audiogon
    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?intatran&1132250157

    Speakers=>Salk Soundscape 8, Soundscape Center,Surrounds-Dali Rubicon LCR, Lsi7
    PreAmp, Amp => Marantz AV8801, ATI 6007 amp, Oppo HA-1 DAC
    Source => Sonore MicroRendu, Oppo BDP-103, Mede8er 600XD, Dune HD Smart D1, Synology DS1813+(16TB)
    Sub - JTR Captivator S2 (Dual 18")
    Power - Furman IT-Ref20i on dedicated 30Amp circuit with Furutech GTX-R outlet
    Screen=> JVC RS-45 projector Da-Lite HP 133" 2.35
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited October 2005
    lemme know if the pending sale falls through- I'm interested.
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  • malikarshad
    malikarshad Posts: 527
    edited October 2005
    unc2701 wrote:
    lemme know if the pending sale falls through- I'm interested.
    There is no sale pending for the amp. It was probably a con artist asking for wire transfer instructions so I advise him not to do it.
    So it available now. Let me know if you are interested. Thanks

    Speakers=>Salk Soundscape 8, Soundscape Center,Surrounds-Dali Rubicon LCR, Lsi7
    PreAmp, Amp => Marantz AV8801, ATI 6007 amp, Oppo HA-1 DAC
    Source => Sonore MicroRendu, Oppo BDP-103, Mede8er 600XD, Dune HD Smart D1, Synology DS1813+(16TB)
    Sub - JTR Captivator S2 (Dual 18")
    Power - Furman IT-Ref20i on dedicated 30Amp circuit with Furutech GTX-R outlet
    Screen=> JVC RS-45 projector Da-Lite HP 133" 2.35
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  • Gary Robertson
    Gary Robertson Posts: 201
    edited October 2005
    malikarshad wrote:
    Somebody at my work is moving and selling his Krell KAV 300i for about $1000 or may be lesser.
    Do you think it’s a good deal? What should be the cost? Its 3 years old and packaged in a box since 3 years.
    I'm mainly looking to run this with my LSi15.
    Currently I have Outlaw 770 driving my 5.1 system.
    I'm happy with outlaw but do you think upgrading to Krell is worth the price?

    here is the link to its review
    http://stereophile.com/integratedamps/809/index3.html
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