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How does Krell KAV 400 XI compare to KAV 500i

Hello,

I am planning to buy an integrated amp for my second stereo set. I have the option of a used 500i or a new 400XI. What is the difference. I thought the 300i was not very good but the 500i is very good. Is the 400XI even better than the 500i or is it more a successor of the 300i. The 500i was much more expensive new than the 400xi and also has a much bigger power supply.

Peter
krellfan2002
drrdiamond
671 posts
 
Very good question.

I would call or email Krell. I have always found them to be very honest.

Richard
stereokarter
185 posts
 
The 500i is quite hard to find, much better sounding than the 300i for example. Everyone I see on A'Gon goes in a day or 2.
The 400ix seems to be a popular tryer, time will tell.
rapogee
242 posts
 
NO! The 400xi is not better then the 500i in my opinion.
I had all the Krell integrateds and a few pre powers, except the new FBI integrated.

The 500i makes the 300i, 300il, and 400xi look like toys believe me. Its a different beast all togather.
The size, physical bulk and power is to die for and the GAIN is just unbelievable........a true power house! Very detailed and not for all people I assure you.
Its really a pre and power all squeezed into one big box!
Only advise is: make sure you use the right cables to match your system. I am using Cardas Golden Reference and it works well for my Avalons!
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