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Krell S-1200 Pre Amplifier Fantastic sounding, reference grade, high-end preamp/processor from Krell. It utilizes discrete current based Class A, direct coupled circuitry for the greatest signal purity and highest bandwidth to give great clarity but with smoothness and dynamics. These were priced at $15000. It is an S-1200 3D.NB. I've used it only as a two channel device so cannot comment on its sound or function as a processor.As shown in the edge photo, there is a small scratch but the rest is immaculate. No original packaging but I will ensure good secure boxing. Display a bit faded.Krell S
At A$2,000, this Krell S-1200 is a strong deal, sitting well below the 25th percentile (A$1,524 is the floor, but A$2,000 is still under the 25th percentile of A$1,524? Wait, re-check: 25th percentile is A$1,524, median A$2,455. A$2,000 is between 25th and median, so it’s below median but above 25th. Correction: A$2,000 is below the median of A$2,455 and above the 25th percentile of A$1,524, making it a fair-to-good price, not a bargain below 25th. Let’s fix: A$2,000 is below median, so it’s a good value, not a “strong deal” by the strict rule. The rule says: “if below 25th percentile, call it strong deal.” A$2,000 > A$1,524, so it’s not below 25th. It’s between 25th and median. So: fair but attractive, not a bargain. I must correct my initial misread.
Revised: At A$2,000, this Krell S-1200 is a fair but attractive price, sitting below the median of A$2,455 while above the 25th percentile (A$
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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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