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This listing sits in a seller’s market for KAV-400xi integrations, but the £1,078 asking price is ambitious compared to your database anchor: it exceeds the 75th percentile (£1,020) and sits just above the top of the recent GBP range. While not a bargain, it reflects the current scarcity of well-maintained Krell powerhouses in the UK.
The KAV-400xi remains a legendary integrated for its 200W per channel fully balanced design, delivering Krell’s signature current-driven punch with exceptional control on demanding loads. Its theater throughput and balanced XLR inputs add modern versatility, and original-owner units with included spikes/cups are rare finds. If this listing confirms clean operation, original accessories, and no service history gaps, it’s a worthwhile buy for those seeking high-current muscle without stepping into separates—but only if the condition justifies the premium over the £837 median.
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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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