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Amplifier Decision - Audio Research vs Krell

Hi all,

I wanted to ask all the experts out here at Audiogon for their opinion before I make a purchase.

I have the big task of deciding to buy one of two amps:

Audio Research Classic 120 (both monoblocks of course)

or the

Krell KSA-250

I am torn between the two! Both are the same price and both are working perfect.

I have a Paragon 12 pre-amp. My speakers are Acoustic Research AR-7, but will probably change in the future.

I'd appreciate opinions and suggestions.

-d
andruzzo

Showing 1 response by morbius396c

morbius396c
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Andruzzo,

In general, you want to match the amp to the speakers; not
the other way around.

I think you need to nail down what your new speakers will be,
and then match the amp to those. Your new speakers may turn
out to be current/power hungry - for which you would want
something more akin to the Krell.

Dr. Gregory Greenman
Physicist
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