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Description :
The Krell KAV-400xi is the replacement for the KAV-300iL in an unusually glamorous way which becomes the top stereo integrated amplifier in Krell's lineup of that era. The KAV-400xi is built into a slim line and undeniably elegant version of the showcase type housing, with the now familiar fabricated aluminum flat panels for each surface, joined together by half-rounded solid machined end caps with a polished finish, not only on the front, but on all four corners as well. The amplifier gain stages make use of an ultra-wide bandwidth, low noise current mode circuit topology that Krell has championed of late. The unit has a low-negative-feedback design that features a fully balanced signal path from input to output. All circuitry up to the driver stage is pure class A. In addition to this, the Krell KAV-400xi's line-level preamplifier stage is full-featured. The preamplifier allows configuration of one of the inputs to a Theater Throughput mode, which bypasses the internal volume and balance control, so that the KAV-400xi can be used to drive the front pair of speakers in a home theater system. The Theatre Throughput mode works with a nominated input, and is an elegant way of combining a high quality stereo system into a multi-channel home theatre system. The Krell has another special optional feature too. FM tuner facilities can be added by adding a PC board into the basic amplifier, turning the basic 400xi into a compact, high power stereo receiver. Everything about the KAV-400xi screams 'quality'.

Turning to what the Krell KAV-400xi is, it is about a refined and extremely detailed amplifier, with a slight tendency to leanness. One of the best qualities of the Krell is its consistency. Not only does it bring the same qualities to the party with a wide range of partnering equipment, it is up for almost any challenge, its performance stretches to match the rest of the system's capabilities. The KAV-400xi tends towards a slightly warm sound, never straying into a cool, sometimes clinical realm. It is rhythmic, fluid and smooth, and its clean delivery will make one turn up the volume just to hear music energize the room. One of the defining sonic characteristics of the KAV-400xi is the ability to reproduce a credible soundstage. On large-scale orchestral music, the KAV-400xi never loses its composure, never gives in to the demanding passages and never fails to deliver the drive. The amplifier manages to keep everything in check, from the majestic horns, to the driving kettledrums, and just about everything in between. The bass articulation is superb and fastly detailed. Mids and Highs are also extremely detailed without harshness or fatigue. Difference is subtle on the Mids and Highs, but KAV-400xi bass just fills up the whole sound spectrum which draws the listener to be more involved in depth. Overall, this integrated amplifier is modest in size, but provides power and refinement at serious audiophile levels at a reasonable price.

Specifications :
Frequency Response..............................20Hz - 20kHz, +0 dB, -0.07 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio..............................99 dB, "A" weighted
THD.......................................................1kHz <0.04%, 20kHz <0.25%
Gain.......................................................35.8 dB
Input Sensitivity.......................................0.644 Vrms
Input Impedance......................................47 kohms
Output Impedance...................................0.17 ohms
Power Consumption.................................20W Idling, 1800W Maximum
Transformer.............................................750VA
Inputs (All with Theater Throughput)...........XLR(1 pair), RCA(3 pairs)
Outputs..................................................2 loudspeaker via 5-standard binding posts
           ...................................................1 pair single-ended preamp via RCA connectors
Tape Input And Output.............................1 pair single-ended via RCA connectors
Output Voltage........................................138V peak-to-peak
Output Power..........................................200W/C @ 8 ohms
                   ...........................................400W/C @ 4 ohms
Remote Control.......................................1 x Handheld wireless remote, 
                      ........................................1 x 12 VDC Out/In (12V trigger) 
                      ........................................1 x RC-5 input via DC power connector
Dimensions(w x d x h).............................44 x 44.5 x 9 cm
Weight...................................................13kg

Miscellaneous :
XLR Input...............................................Yes
Remote..................................................Yes
Made in..................................................USA
Condition................................................9/10 (Good condition)


Product Information :
http://www.krellonline.com/assets/support/KAV400xi_V030_MAN.pdf (Manual)

Reviews :
http://www.stereophile.com/integratedamps/205krell
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/superioraudio/equipment/0104/krellkav400xi.htm
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/frr.pl?ramps&1188486715&&&/Krell-KAV-400xi-Amplifier
http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/krell_kav400xi.htm
http://hometheaterreview.com/krell-kav-400xi-integrated-amplifier-reviewed/
http://www.stereotimes.com/amp071604.shtml
http://www.stuff.tv/review/krell-kav-400xi
http://www.aviyaffe.com/store/files/Krell%20KAV-400xi.pdf
http://dagogo.com/View-Article.asp?hArticle=372

 

 
 
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