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Condition is listed as unknown, so the A$4,379 ask sits a touch under the A$4,493 median and just below the A$4,313 first quartile by a small margin. That makes it a fair-to-good buy rather than a steal, with enough room under the middle of the market to feel reasonable if the unit checks out cleanly.
The VANGUARD is a well-regarded DAC, and the appeal here is straightforward: solid pedigree, likely strong sound quality, and a price that isn’t out of line for a used example in Australia. With condition unspecified, the real value hinges on proof it’s been cared for, plus whether it includes the right accessories and has no USB, display, or power-supply issues; if those boxes are ticked, this is a sensible enthusiast-grade purchase.
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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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