Krell KSA 200S Power Amplifier (SOLD)

by fireballmivec6315 Sun Feb 28, 2016 11:09 am

Krell KSA 200S Power Amplifier(8/10 due age)excellent condition, all caps replaced with new one, should last you another 20 years! Review by Martin Colloms of Stereophile
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•A thoroughly up-to-date, energy-efficient, and good-looking solid-state stereo design;
• a performance closely approximating genuine class-A output stage operation without the power and heat penalties, and which allows for a relatively compact amplifier chassis for its power rating;
• a conservatively rated, true 200Wpc-into-8-ohms, 1600Wpc-into-1-ohm power output with ample current capacity and the ability to drive any conceivable load to the amplifier's rated level with very little variation in sound quality;
• a sound which varies little, whether driven balanced or unbalanced, thus enhancing the amplifier's versatility;
• a sound quality which builds upon established Krell strengths of image stability, low-end grunt, sense of musical foundation, and higher-than-expected dynamic range. Improvements over earlier Krells concern treble purity, tonal accuracy in the midrange and lower midrange, superior microdynamics, better pace, and a more spacious, more ambient soundstage. The result is both more musical and more satisfying in the longer term; and • a fine finish, a first-rate build quality, system remote facilities, and a five-year transferable warranty which helps maintain the amplifier's value.
Dependable and even-tempered, the Krell KSA-200S gets my recommendation. It may not be exceptional in any one respect, but it is exceptional by virtue of its fine balance of properties. This is as true of the '200S as it is of the matching Krell KRC-2 preamplifier, and positions the Krell at the forefront for amplifiers of its class.
Speculation as to its audiophile status indicates that it would be a Class A contender in Stereophile's "Recommended Components." Its ultimate rating will, of course, depend to some degree on how the performance of the competition shapes up.
OK, it might not be a tube design, but it's damn good nonetheless!
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