Krell Industries

Krell Industries
TypePrivate
IndustryConsumer electronics
Founded1980
FounderDan & Rondi D'Agostino
HeadquartersOrange, Connecticut, U.S.
ProductsHigh-end audio
Websitehttps://www.krellaudioequipment.online (company URL no longer active)

Krell Industries Inc., designs and manufactures high performance, high-end audio and video equipment such as power amplifiers and preamplifiers. Since June 18, 2024, Krell Industries closed, following the death of its CEO. Its service operations resumed in March, 2025.

Corporate history

Krell Industries was founded in 1980 by former Mark Levinson colleagues Dan D’Agostino and Rondi Halling (later D’Agostino after the couple married). In 2009, co-founder and chief engineer Dan D’Agostino left Krell to found Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems.

On June 18, 2024, Krell Industries closed following the unexpected death of owner and CEO Rondi D’Agostino. On March 19, 2025, it was announced that Krell’s service operations resumed and that Krell is planning to bring manufacturing back sometime in 2026.

References

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  4. ↑ Serinus, Jason Victor (2025-02-20). "What's Going On With Krell?". www.stereophile.com. Stereophile. Retrieved 2026-05-16.
  5. ↑ Landicho, Jolina (2025-07-30). "Iconic Hi-Fi Brand Krell Finally Returns After a Messy Year, but an Official Comeback Is Still Far From Sight". www.headphonesty.com. Unicode Media. Retrieved 2026-05-16.