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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
mark200mph
371 posts
 

George mayer in la cal repairs krell.give them a call in the am see if they can fix it.i don't know if they give estimates over the phone.may give some hints if simple fix.enjoy the hunt.

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jafant
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knight7m

what gear is in your System?

 

Happy Listening!

knight7m OP
23 posts
 

Thanks to all, for great responses!

Mark200mph!  That’s great option, thanks a lot!

Jafant, the rest all Krell, Phantom II, FPB 200.

Not much options at the moment!   Moon 260D and Bryston BCD-3 come to my attention but not quite sure about their build up i mean same as top units from the past.    BCD-3 is very light weight about 8.8 LB, might not be relevant, but mostly high-end gear tend to weight little more.

I used to have also Krell KAV 300 before 20IL, what a huge sound!  And only about $3000-$3500.   Its heavy and generate a lot heat.   I wonder if Bryston BCD-3 can be close, even its more expensive than KAV 300.

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jayctoy
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If I were you? If I can find a tech to do it on reasonable price with new laser and transport mechanism it’s all  worth it. This are the two parts that get affected easily .Thats a piece of art.

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