Amplifier legend Krell Industries has announced its new K-300i Integrated amplifier which boasts newly developed amplifier circuit with Krell iBias that can deliver 150w @ 8ohms and 300w @ 4 ohms. IBias provides the sonic benefit of Class A operation without the excessive heat and power consumption of traditional class A designs.
The K-300i also boasts a 770VA Transformer and 80,000 uF capacitance for excellent signal control and dynamics. Krell Current Mode to[topology is used with fully differential circuitry that runs from the input stage through to the last output gain stage proving and extremely linear and extended frequency response curve with smooth, effortless highs and extremely dynamic bass energy.
There are two versions available the "Classic" and the "Digital" the latter comes with a world class DAC featuring support for the latest digital music formats. An ESS Sabre Pro DAC configured for high current output performs the digital to analogue conversion for un compromised audio reproduction. A network streaming audio renderer with dedicated mobile App plays AAC, ALAC, AIFF, FLAC, WAV and WMA Files with DoP files supported to 192kHz/24Bit from UPnP music servers or Nas devices.
With the "Digital" option the Krell is both MQA and Roon Ready along with Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, Qobuz and vTuner Radio streaming services being supported
There are HDMI inputs and outputs supporting 4K UHD and HDR to allow audiophile grade sound quality integration into Home Cinema systems. A single USB port is available on the front panel with other USB ports on the rear for user friendly option to stream music from any computer and there is also a Bluetooth Receiver with aptX Technology
The K-300i has an internal web server that is optimized for tablets and provides a remote graphical user interface for convenient and intuitve control
Key features:-
•When it comes to high-end solid-state amps, no manufacturer is more revered or influential than Connecticut-based Krell
•The K-300i is the latest in a long line of class-leading integrated amps – the simplest and most affordable way to own a Krell amplifier
•Newly developed amp circuit incorporates the latest version of Krell’s iBias technology
•iBias delivers the sonic purity of Class A operation without the excessive heat and power consumption of traditional Class A designs
•Krell Current Mode topology, with fully differential circuitry from input to output, ensures an extremely linear and extended frequency response
•770VA transformer lies at the heart of the amp’s prodigious power supply, enabling precise, unerring signal control and effortless dynamic range
•Power output rated at 150W per channel into 8 ohms, doubling to 300W per channel into 4 ohms
•Two versions available: a classic version with purely analogue inputs (RCA/XLR) and a fully featured ‘digital’ version that adds digital inputs and streaming
Additional features – ‘digital’ version
•Integrated high-end DAC section utilises ESS Sabre Pro chipset
•Includes UPnP network streaming and aptX Bluetooth reception, as well as optical, coaxial, USB and HDMI digital inputs and an HDMI output
•Supports a wide range of file formats and streaming platforms, including Spotify Connect, Tidal, Deezer, Qobuz and vTuner
•Also decodes MQA files and is Roon Ready
•Dedicated control app for Android/iOS devices
The Krell K-300i is availablein black or silver finish.