Krell
About Krell
Krell Industries was founded in October 1980 by Dan D'Agostino and his wife Rondi in Connecticut, USA, launching their first product, the KSA-100 amplifier, in 1981. The company became legendary in high-end audio for exceptional sound quality and craftsmanship, particularly their flagship Master Reference Amplifier priced around $100,000. Krell specializes in high-end amplifiers, preamplifiers, CD players, and loudspeakers, establishing itself as a 'worldwide leader in Hi-Fi innovation since 1980.' Dan D'Agostino departed in 2009 to found D'Agostino Master Audio Systems in 2011. Currently, Krell is experiencing a transitional period with technical issues on their main website (krellelectronics.com) while preparing to reopen with a new platform (krell.industries). Despite operational challenges, the brand maintains an active social media presence with 12,221 Facebook likes and 3,390 Instagram followers. Krell's legacy of producing some of the world's most prestigious high-end audio equipment continues to influence the audiophile community, even as the company navigates its current restructuring phase.
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