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In excellent conditionPower capacitors replaced by prvious ownerComes with remote and owner manualAudition n Canberra availableDelivery by pack and send at buyers expenseI do not have the original carton but it will be carefully packed in a strong cardboard packing cartonSelling because I only ha...
The timing matters: this is an older, discontinued Krell generation, not a current integrated, but A$2,200 is clearly above your comparable market’s 75th percentile of A$2,004. With a median of A$1,859 and a 25th percentile of A$1,471, the asking price is ambitious rather than a bargain; it would need unusually excellent, documented condition to make sense.
The KAV-400xi remains a serious amplifier: a genuinely high-current, fully balanced design rated at 200W per channel into 8 ohms and 400W into 4 ohms, with the authority to control demanding speakers. Its clean, powerful presentation and useful balanced input still give it real enthusiast appeal. At this price, insist on a proper demonstration, quiet operation, reliable remote, and evidence of servicing; otherwise, negotiating closer to the median would be the sensible move.
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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