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DUO 175 review
http://www.bm.rs/Krell/krell%20duo%2...ber%202014.pdf
It doesn't look like classic high end amplifier at all once cover opened, more like a desktop PC power supply. Fans failure will sure be serious problem for this amp. Anyway I am interested in the Trio 300 to replace. My Proceed HPA3 . Toga |
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Toga.......I agree. Four fans are a huge turnoff. No way!
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Yes, fans cost less than serious aluminum fins. Weight less. And can be desirable in some application, but
Not for big money high end SS amp. I prefer a classic appearance and feel of 90's Krell. Toga |
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I took a look, can't believe that's even a Krell amplifier.......you're right, it looks like it has the innards of a PC. Apparently gone are the days of the good ol FPB series. To me, this will always be a Krell amplifier.
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This is Krell to me.
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I'm with you on this one. That and even with 4 massive fans the channels were still running unbelievably hot (according to the pic).
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What does the review say ? Do they like it ?
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Don't know whether you saw the Ken Kessler review of the Duo 300. Thought he sat on the fence tbh - I think he wanted to write that this is nothing like the former Krell amps IMHO.
I think Krell have lost their way big time with this new range - styling looks cheap, fans - that the heck, smaller transformers than historically. Measurement data suggests that the power halves when you go from 2 to 1 ohm unlike the old fpb. Check out fpb 600 stereo doubling into 1 ohm with 6kw. Really sad news and I am a big Krell fan and owner! http://www.absolutesounds.com/pdf/ma...HFN_Octo14.pdf Last edited by C2300MC275; 08-12-2014 at 01:33 PM. Reason: Added link |
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