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CD Transport or media server/streamer

Hi All,

I have an older system that I purchased about 17-18 years ago. My system consists of a Krell KPS 20i (integrated transport & processor), Krell KRC-3 preamp, Krell FPB 300 amplifier, and Wilson Watt Puppy 5.1 speakers with all drivers upgraded except for the mid. I still really like the sound of this system.

Recently the cd player (KPS 20i) has started skipping on tracks rather badly at times. If I keep it on for a couple of hours or more before I use it the skipping seems to go away on most CDs. From what I have read I’m thinking this may be the laser or tracking in the transport failing.

Questions:

Can I connect an external transport only to the KPS 20i and not change the sound too much?

How about a music streamer or server, can these be connected to the KPS 20i?

I would like to keep the budget for any new gear at $1000 or under. All suggestions, recommendations, information is highly appreciated.

redskysailor

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mahler123
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Since your Krell has digital inputs, as others have indicated you can still use it as a DAC.  It will probably sound like it always did with a decent transport, say Cambridge Audio or Project, for under a grand.  If you go the Bluesound Vault route 

you do get a ripper transport DAC and storage all in one.  My Bluesound units have mostly mechanically failed after around 4 years of use so personally I would stick to buying the transport and then you don’t have to burn the CDs to listen to them

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