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"Krell" is a buzzword

When I look at how the posts involving Krell deteriorate to the point of civil(actually not so civil) war, I have to say that "Krell" has become a buzzword. It seems as if you just have to mention the name, and the mobilization begins. Sooner or later the insults sink to the level that make the thread completely unrecognizable from the original question. I am more neutral than not on Krell(probably not many of us around). Used to dream about them in my bigger is better solid state days, but have since moved in other directions. Now I am a definite tubeophile, and don't even think about Krell. But, I don't say you cannot build a great system around their products. Just have to apply the right surrounding components. But don't you have to do that with many brands of amp? So, do you agree that Krell has become a buzzword, and why?
trelja
margin_call6cd3
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Dekay, you sound very practicle with your set up. Since you like to listen to music and serve at the same time, have you consider using the PC as a source? I saw some new D/A sound card which was featured in Sept. issue of Stereophile, but have not read through the article in details. Has any heard anything about this product? How do you all feel about the PC eventually becoming your one source of music?
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dekay
5,541 posts
 
Hi Margin: Yes, I have wondered about that mainly to download/play music samples from BMG and Columbia. We do not listen to the radio and I have found it hard to select new poular music by unknowns and know that I am missing out on a lot of stuff that I would enjoy. I have a patchcord to hook the mini system up to the PC, but have not plugged it in yet. I gave the old computer speakers away when I moved it to the bedroom as we only used them to listen to musical greeting cards. I was just thinking of using one of the downloadable software programs offered at the sites to start, but do have three extra drive slots in the CPU for adding a zip or whatever drive that would be needed for a more elaborate setup. However, my main goal for this little listening station is to incorporate a small inexpensive SET amp (like the Decware Zen or a Bottlehead) into the system just to have something different than the other sytem, and since the room is small it should sound pretty good. Even the little Polk's would probably work under these conditions, but the little DIY planer speakers look like a real trip and would be a cheap and fun project. There are people at this site that have invested thousands in music computer software which is not my intention.
margin_call6cd3
7 posts
 
Dekay, you sound very practicle with your set up. Since you like to listen to music and serve at the same time, have you consider using the PC as a source? I saw some new D/A sound card which was featured in Sept. issue of Stereophile, but have not read through the article in details. Has any heard anything about this product? How do you all feel about the PC eventually becoming your one source of music?
cornfedboy
1,645 posts
 
redkiwi: as you know, i think your posts are generally first rate. as a longtime owner of both bmw's and rolex's, however, i resent their connection to krell, a product i've listened to extesively but would never own. cheers, anyway!
garfish
1,840 posts
 
Yep, Tswhitsel, I do respect Trelja's posts (and threads), and I may have come across as a bit defensive toward you-- sorry-- hope you will post more, and maybe even on the thread "Who Are U". You seem to have a thoughtful and articulate style of writing, IMO. Redkiwi's above post makes as much sense as any I've seen/heard re: Krell's "odd" reputation (at least on this site). Their reputation is certainly not because they make a poor product, although like any other, taste and opinion(s)vary. Cheers. Craig.
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