Krell or Classe?

See the very positive review of the new Krell receiver in this month's Absolute Sound. The amp/preamp section is the same as the KAV-300i. Unless you have something else in the system with a harsh top end (CD player, speakers), go with the Krell. Consider buying a used unit, if you want to save money -- they're available for about $1500 - $1600.

I've heard the Krell KAV-300i and the Classe CAP 151 in different settings. The Krell sounded harsh and too bright for me, but it might have been the speakers and CD player. I listen to a wide variety of music and the Classe with the Classe CDP .3 and Joseph Audio speakers in a small room sounded much warmer and relaxing long term, no fatigue, as well as being duynamic and so musical. Of course, you see much more used Krell, noone seems as familiar with the Classe.

what about bryston?

classe of course.....krell really is not the sound period

Classe' hands down over the Krell. On the other hand, you should be looking at the Plinius 8150i integrated.