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INPUTS 2 balanced (XLR) and 2 unbalanced (RCA) INPUT IMPEDANCE 30 kOhm (balancedunbalanced) INPUT SENSITIVITY 2.0 VRMS (for max output) GAIN +30 dB XLR PIN LAYOUT PIN1-ground, PIN2-positive signal, PIN3-negative signal (when use RCA input you need to insert XLR shorting plug!) POWER OUTPUT 2×4502×8002×1.350 W at 842 Ohm (peak power output: 600 W at 8 Ohm) FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +- 0 dB; (DC to 300 kHz, -3 dB) Distortion THD 0.03% IMD 0.03% SPEED Rise and Settling time < 450 ns Slew rate 1.500 Vus (Amplification stages) SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO > 120 dB (unweig... read more
Compared with the obvious alternative at this level, the asking price is slightly below the median of the recent GBP comps, so it reads as good value rather than a bargain-bin steal. At £19,990 versus a £20,036 median, it sits just under the middle of the pack and only narrowly below the 25th percentile at £20,019, which makes it a very solid market-level buy for someone who wants the piece without waiting for a deeper discount.
That’s attractive because this is the sort of high-end component that tends to be bought by enthusiasts who value refinement, scale, and control more than headline wattage. If the listing is clean and complete, the upside is that you’re getting into a well-regarded design at a sensible entry point, and with no obvious price premium you can focus on condition, provenance, and whether any original packaging or matching accessories are included.
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Karan Acoustics traces its roots to Serbia, where founder Milan Karan established the brand in the 1990s after building a reputation for repairing complex electronics, including obsolete medical equipment. Handcrafting components in a small, dedicated facility, the company embodies a boutique tradition of meticulous, made-to-order audio gear that has earned global distribution despite its isolated origins. Since 1999, Hermes Netherlands has handled marketing and support in Benelux and Scandinavia, underscoring Karan's commitment to direct, personal delivery of his designs.
The brand specializes in high-end solid-state amplification and source components, with a focus on power amplifiers, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, and phono stages. Standouts include dual-mono power amps like the KAS 600, which scales from 600 to 1800 watts, and the Master Collection series offering single- or dual-chassis options for preamps and mono amps. Precision engineering targets transparency and power, often featuring massive, hand-built chassis without venturing into speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables.
Positioned firmly in the ultra-high-end market, Karan Acoustics commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its unflinching sonic performance—delivering detail, dynamics, and neutrality that rival the best. Reviewers praise its seamless integration and build quality, with prices like $10,500 for the KA I 180 integrated reflecting its niche as a collector's choice for those seeking reference-level solid-state refinement over mass-market appeal.
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