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REVIEW: Karan Acoustics KI 180 Integrated Amplifier (SS)

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Model: KI 180
Category: Integrated Amplifier (SS)
Suggested Retail Price: $6000
Description: SS Integrated Amplifier - 180 wats per channel
Manufacturer URL: Karan Acoustics
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Review by Kip ( A ) on August 10, 2004 at 15:50:47
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jdwaudio summed it up right. I bought too based on the TNT review and jdwaudio's review. blows away my Melos tube separates.


Product Weakness: nothing I can think of
Product Strengths: ease of use over separates, bass, tube warmth, detail and speed, less space taken up on the rack


Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier: Melos MAT-180
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Melos Maestro
Sources (CDP/Turntable): Audio Note 1.1x Proceed cdd
Speakers: NorthCreek Rthymn
Cables/Interconnects: silver hand made
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Classic rock
Time Period/Length of Audition: 8 months
Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner




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Topic - REVIEW: Karan Acoustics KI 180 Integrated Amplifier (SS) - Kip 15:50:47 08/10/04 ( 0)