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Old 11-26-2014, 02:21 PM
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Default Krell s300i

Anyone here own one?
I am looking for a detailed opinion on the sound of this amplifier.
It would be paired with Sonus Faber Guarneri Evolutions. It would be a secondary solid state option.
Thoughts?
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Old 11-28-2014, 10:17 AM
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As far as I know, the S300i has been recently discontinued, alongside with the bigger S550i (pitty). One can still catch a piece via the distributor/dealer stocks network though.

In my opinion, I cannot see healthy reason to pair such a pricey noble speakers with workman-like design like the S300i. This amp behaves fine in general, but as always a suitable pair of speakers is must.

Why not give a chance to the new Vanguard integrated? It should be way ahead od the S300i.
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Old 11-28-2014, 05:36 PM
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As far as I know, the S300i has been recently discontinued, alongside with the bigger S550i (pitty). One can still catch a piece via the distributor/dealer stocks network though. In my opinion, I cannot see healthy reason to pair such a pricey noble speakers with workman-like design like the S300i. This amp behaves fine in general, but as always a suitable pair of speakers is must. Why not give a chance to the new Vanguard integrated? It should be way ahead od the S300i.
Hi Zoran,

Thank you for replying.
I am just looking for a dynamic solid state amp to keep on hand for those times that I want to rock out with some TOOL.
My Primaluna HP running KT-150s suits my regular listening really well, but does not have the current to produce the clean dynamics needed with that music on the 85db rated Guarneri Evolutions. I am hoping someone can provide me with a detailed opinion. On this amp and how it sounds overall. I also had a NAD M3 which was nice, but basically sounded boring. Almost too smooth in my opinion (at least in my system).
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I own one but only use it to run my whole house system. I can't really say how it would work driving your SF's but my guess it would be a reasonable option and nicely priced.
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I own one but only use it to run my whole house system. I can't really say how it would work driving your SF's but my guess it would be a reasonable option and nicely priced.
Can you give me an overall feel for the sound and its overall presentation? Even some generalities would be helpful.
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As noted, I use it to handle the difficult load for powering 8 rooms of in-wall speakers that are used for background music. I have never performed any critical listening with it. It sounds a lot better than a Rotel Class D amp that couldn't handle the load.

Try checking with Richard (AKA MasterluJR) I think at one point he was using one to power some SF stand mounts.
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As noted, I use it to handle the difficult load for powering 8 rooms of in-wall speakers that are used for background music. I have never performed any critical listening with it. It sounds a lot better than a Rotel Class D amp that couldn't handle the load. Try checking with Richard (AKA MasterluJR) I think at one point he was using one to power some SF stand mounts.
I just ordered one this afternoon. Will arrive tomorrow.
We'll see how it fares with the Evolutions.
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For the price and the resale of Krell gear even if you don't like it you should not loose anything. Keep us posted.
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As far as I know, the S300i has been recently discontinued, alongside with the bigger S550i (pitty). One can still catch a piece via the distributor/dealer stocks network though. In my opinion, I cannot see healthy reason to pair such a pricey noble speakers with workman-like design like the S300i. This amp behaves fine in general, but as always a suitable pair of speakers is must. Why not give a chance to the new Vanguard integrated? It should be way ahead od the S300i.
The Vanguard has cooling fans. I won't ever purchase another piece of gear that has or needs cooling fans. I dealt with fans on my ARC Ref gear and have since swore them off. I'm also not a fan of the new Krell design look either. Hopefully the S300i will fit my needs...Fingers crossed. I will follow up in a few days once I have some time on it.
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S300i arrived...
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