Krell vs. Plinius

My taste would favor the KAV-300il over the Plinius but if you listen to records the 8200 does have a phono stage. The Krell can sound a little "grey" at times and the Plinius can be a bit tilted forward in the top end. If it was my money, I would get the Musical Fidelity A3cr pre/power combo in a heartbeat. More resolution and larger, smoother sound (ie more neutral/natural) than either of the above mentioned integrated amps.

I second the musical fidelity combo and there is a pair on right now for 2100.00. I'd get them you wont regret it. - Ian

My father has the older Krell KAV integrated and I have the Musical Fidelity A3cr pre/power combo. Needless to say I agree with the other two posters for $2100 or even for the full $3000 for new, the Musical Fidelity produces amazing results.

I've listened to both the aforementioned integrateds extensively with a pair of B&W 803's. I never did get very involved in the Krell's sound...way too bright for the setup it was in, and it didn't seem to have either the bass slam or the PRaT I was looking for. The Plinius, however, delivered both, with a "magic" that I would reserve only for tubes. Great, great integrated. Now it's permanently in the system. Cheers!