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Krell KCT Preamp Does Not Power Up

I purchased a new Krell KCT Preamp a few months ago. At that time the KCT worked wonderfully. However, after a few days listening I had to pack it away.

I have since moved out of the USA to New Zealand. My belongings have just arrived in New Zealand and I have been excited to once again set up my stereo system. All my stereo gear appears to work properly except the KCT.

The KCT remains in stand-by (the red stand-by light is lit) and does not power up (the blue power light remains off). Pressing the power button does nothing. The display shows nothing. I do not believe the KCT was damaged in transit. Unfortunately, there are no Krell dealers nearby. Any ideas of what may be wrong?
shivaji

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sfstereo
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Most the newer Krell products have chip that detects the voltage frequency and it will not work if the frequency is different. Since you bought the unit in the USA, the chip will be looking for 60 Hz and NZ has 50 Hz so it won't work.

You can contact Krell and see if they will sell the 50 Hz chip which I don't think they will. The other solution is to use a PS Audio Power Plant P300 which has frequency adjustment and also take care of the 230V to 120V step down issue as well.

Rich
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