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Krell CD player replacement

Hello,


My Krell KPS 20IL CD player start reach end of its life, unfortunately!   Since Krell (nor other high-end brands well known at end of 90’s) not making new high-end players, which took me huge surprise what is reason behind it!   What good replacement?


Most high-end models I found are: T+A, Luxman, Moon, Marantz, and few more.   But not sure how their quality compare to what I have, so I’m really skeptical about them.   But happy learn more.


Or digital CD reach its end in general, so not wisely spend money, and analog like Vinyl become replacement?


No streamers please!


Thanks a lot!

knight7m
kerrybh
257 posts
 

T+A makes good CD players, have a great reputation for reliability and service. I’ve heard the T plus A in a system and the system sounded great but I have not done one to one comparison with other CD players

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jond
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I don't get it you are going to ditch the player but worry that attempting to repair it could damage it's value?! What value does it have if you ditch it for a new player?

knight7m OP
23 posts
 

Huge thanks to all good responses!

Thanks Dwest1023 about Hegel!

Devinplombier, great I learned about Enco Systems, much appreciated!   I know Creato Audio in Neatherland have good service for vintage Krell, no idea if they service Krell CD drive.   See your point about my 20I/L, will let you know!

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swede58
150 posts
 

The XD-models from Esoteric are very good.

68pete
1,015 posts
 

+1swede58

They're where? several Esoteric SACD/CD players listed here The K03x model would fit your needs Older but still very good

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