Krell KAV-400xi impressions


Does anyone have any experience with this integrated amp? I have not heard this model but I have read good reviews about it. How would you describe the sound? What is this unit known for, good bass, good imaging, etc. I would be using it with PSB synchrony one towers. They are 4 ohms nominal but can get as low as 3 for brief periods of time.

How does it compare with the new 300xi that Krell offers?

Thanks!

Carl
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I owned it when I owned Magnepan 1.6s. I liked it - Lots of detail, I thought the bass was accurate (not light, not unnaturally heavy). Plenty of power. Sounded good.
When I changed to Martin Logans I didn't like the way it sounded with them. I would say too much detail, clinical maybe?
Whatever you do let it warm up for at least a full hour from when you first plug it in before you do any critical listening, 30 minutes from standby.