Krell Kav 300il or Arcam FMJ A32


I need some help. Want to purchase an integrated amp. cannot decide which one to go for. Krell 300il or Arcam FMJ A32. The speakers I am using are the Sonus Faber Grand piano home. I would appreciate any help I can get. Thanks in advance!
ev314
The FMJ A32 won't be able to drive the SF GP Homes efficiently. The A32 is very similiar to the earlier model Alpha 10 which I have owned earlier but with a cosmetic makeover which explains the derivation of the FMJ tag(Full Metal Jacket). The Krell KAV-300il will be able to do a better job driving the GP's. As the previous poster has pointed out, 2 very different sonic signatures. The smooth and laidback character of the Arcam vs the grunt and dynamics of the Krell. The choice is dependent on your musical preference but given your speakers, I would definitely go with the Krell.
I have owned the Krell 300i for 7yrs driving Dunlavy SCIII's. I have always liked and enjoyed it. I just recently switched to the PrimaLuna Prologue One. In a nutshell the primaluna makes the Krell sound broken. I am floored at the difference. Much larger soundstage, more musical, more natural,incredible mids, much easier to listen to. This was an educational experience for me. I thought I might use the Krell for rock and the PrimaLuna for classical etc. I haven't hooked up the Krell since I got PrimaLuna. I know this wasn't exactly your question but I thought I'd add the experience of a longtime Krell 300i owner.
After months of not reading this thread, I visit only to find a vast majority, (vast with three people) well, a majority, likeing the musicality of the Arcam.
Have you listened to the DK MKII? For $3000. It sets a new standard, better than my Gryphon, and some separates which cost in excess of $30K. THAT's impressive.
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