Never heard the Audio Research but I owned the KSA 250 for 5 yrs. I got it for my Duetta Sigs but when it was delivered I couldn't move it to them so I hooked it up to my Merlin VSM just to see if it survived the shipping. Wow. I didn't think it would be a good match, usually its Merlin/tubes. Bigger WOW on the Aps. I think it's a really special amp and you would certainly be future proof with any speakers. You may ultimately find a better synergy with another amp and that's just part of this hobby. I ran mine off a normal 15 amp circuit. It does run hot. It's problaby close to 15 yrs old and may need caps in the future. Good luck.
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
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