Krell KAV 300i Integrated Amplifier
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description: Krell KAV-300i Integrated Amplifier Review The Krell KAV-300i (often called the “baby Krell”) is a classic integrated amplifier from the mid-1990s that remains highly regarded among audiophiles. Introduced around 1996 at approximately $2,350, it brought Krell’s high-end design philosophy into a more accessible package while retaining the brand’s signature power and build quality. Design and Build The KAV-300i is compact yet substantial, measuring roughly 475 × 387 × 92 mm and weighing about 11.4 kg. It features the distinctive Krell aesthetic of the era—solid chassis, rounded edges, and a serious, purposeful look. Construction is typically Krell: robust, with high-quality components and fully discrete complementary circuitry. Key features include: Power output: 150 W per channel into 8 Ω, doubling to 300 W into 4 Ω Partial Class A operation (Class A up to the driver stage) Three single-ended inputs + one balanced (XLR) input + tape loop Precision electronic volume control Full remote control (including balance and mute) “Theatre Throughput” mode (unity-gain input for home-theater processors) Preamp outputs (allows use as a pure preamp) Sound Quality The KAV-300i delivers a well-balanced, engaging performance that many reviewers described as punching well above its price and size. Bass: Controlled, punchy, and articulate with good depth and slam. It has a rhythmic, foot-tapping quality that some preferred over larger Krell power amps of the time. Midrange: Rich, clear, and relatively grain-free. It avoids harshness even at high levels and offers natural timbre. Treble: Neutral and open, with clean sibilants and unexaggerated cymbals. Dynamics & Soundstage: Strong dynamics, good image focus, width, and depth. It renders low-level detail and ambience convincingly and maintains composure under demanding loads. Overall, the sound is involving and fatigue-free, with excellent timing. It pairs well with a wide range of speakers, from efficient models to more demanding load…
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