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Compared with buying a newer mid-priced integrated, this is a fair-market proposition at US$950: it matches the median of three recent comparables, while the 25th–75th percentile spans US$740–US$975. It is not a bargain, but neither is it ambitious; value depends mainly on condition, accessories, and proof that everything works properly.
The S-300i remains appealing for its muscular, controlled presentation, substantial current delivery, and 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms. Its fully balanced preamp architecture, XLR input, home-theater bypass, solid construction, and excellent remote make it unusually capable as a one-box centerpiece. At this price, insist on the original remote, clean display and controls, quiet operation, and a proper audition with your speakers; a clean, complete example is a sensible buy rather than a gamble.
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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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