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Refurbish vs New Amplifier?

I have been enjoying a Krell KST-100 for many years. I am contemplating having it
refurbished at the factory (vs a local independent tech).
also under consideration --buying a new amp replacement. (Audio Alchemy? or similar priced amp
--perhaps even a used).
Wondering what a factory refurbishment would run me (rough idea) and if anyone knows a reliable tech
in NY-NJ-CT area. I actually live fairly close to Krell and could drop the amp off!
Also
Not having been in the market for a while--I wonder if at the $2K to $3k range a new amp would surpass the performance of the older Krell?
Finally--the reviews of the Audio Alchemy Amp (I have their DDP-! phono stage and power supply already and find them quite good) are pretty good. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
johnlnyc

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gdnrbob
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To answer one of your questions:
I wonder if at the $2K to $3k range a new amp would surpass the performance of the older Krell?
Yes, in my opinion, especially so if you are buying used. Not knowing what you are using for speakers and pre and source, it would be hard to give recommendations. That is, if you want any.
Bob


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