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Offered is „krell vanguard dac“ by Krell as second-hand device from the category „D/A Converter“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 615642114 ends on 24.10.2026 at 11:17 o'clock.
Timing matters here because this is a mature, well-established DAC rather than a fast-moving current-gen piece, so value is mostly about condition, provenance, and whether the feature set still fits your system. At €1,500, this sits right on the median of the recent EUR comps and just above the 25th percentile, so it reads as a fair, market-aligned ask rather than a bargain or an overreach.
That makes it a sensible buy if it’s clean and fully functional, especially since Krell DACs have a strong reputation for weighty, refined sound and sturdy build. The upside is simple: you’re paying a normal used price for a respected model, with the usual hi-fi bonus of owning something built to a higher standard than many newer alternatives. If it includes original box, remote, or verified service history, that would tilt it further in the buyer’s favor.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Krell Industries, founded in 1980 in the United States by Dan D'Agostino and his wife Rondi, emerged from a passion for pushing audio engineering boundaries. Based initially in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and later settling in nearby Orange, the brand drew its name from the advanced alien race in the 1956 film Forbidden Planet, symbolizing limitless technological power. The company's debut at the 1981 Consumer Electronics Show with the KSA-100, a high-power Class A amplifier, sparked immediate demand and established Krell as a force in American hi-fi innovation.
Krell specializes in high-end amplification, with its power amplifiers—epitomized by flagships like the Master Reference Amplifier—earning legendary status for their raw dynamics and precision. The lineup extends to preamplifiers, surround sound processors, digital-to-analog converters, CD and Super Audio CD players, loudspeakers, and subwoofers, all engineered for uncompromised performance in music and home theater systems.
Positioned firmly at the pinnacle of the high-end audio market, Krell commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its cutting-edge circuitry, massive power supplies, and relentless pursuit of sonic excellence. A top-tier brand alongside legends like Levinson and Threshold, it appeals to buyers seeking reference-level gear that defines the genre, even amid recent ownership transitions following Rondi's passing in 2024.
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