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Issue with Krell KSA-250

Hello-

It's been a minute since I've been on the forums here, but I'm glad they are still around!

I am the second owner of a Krell KSA-250 amplifier. For the past 10 years it hasn't given me any problems. Then today, when I turned it on, it emitted a rather loud buzzing sound. This wasn't coming from the speakers (like a ground loop hum), this was a very startling almost "mechanical" buzz sound. The buzz does not stop until I turn the unit off.

I'm not sure where to start. I called my local audio repair store, but they don't work on Krell. They suggested I contact Krell, which is my next step, but seeing as I'd have to freight this for it to be repaired, I'm hoping someone here might shed some light on what's happening. I've made a short 15-second video of the issue, but I don't think I can upload it here. I'm happy to provide it though.

Any thoughts you might have would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Blake

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I had one of those bad babies & had the same issue.  I wouldn't turn on again.  It needs some serious help.  If you can personally deliver in lieu of shipping that would be the best bet.  I had mine damaged on the return trip back from service and back it went with zero listening time  Sad story indeed.

Contact either George Meyer AV in Los Angeles or The Service Dept in Bridgeport, CT for repair.  Krell's itself service dept is in a giant holding pattern whilst the company gets sorted out after the owners passing.

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