Krell KCT question

From what I understand from my Krell manual, when installing the "remote" starting it is imperative that both components be completely turned off. For example, even the main switch on the back of the amp must be in the off position (same as the pre if it has a master on the back). The cable then gets connected and both powered up. If the main on either component is on when you connect the cable while the other is off, the two units won't "learn" properly. Additionally, if you get it to work, then you need to be careful that if you turn one or the other unit off via a method other than via the link, the whole thing needs to sort of be re-set (ie. they both must be put back into being in unison for it to work properly again).

FWIW, I just use the preamp RC to turn on both the amp and preamp. Though I am considering using such a link to turn on my 3 channel amp when I turn on my DVD player (the only time I use my 3-channel amp).

I ran into this same problem a few years ago. The cable requirements are for all five pins hot, and Krell suggested to me the Pro Co line available at Sweetwater.com. However, it still won't work with just the cables. The way to turn on the amps from the KCT is through the 12 VDC trigger, not through the Krell link. To do this you need a device called a Krell Trigger which is approximately $200. This converts the 12 volt output from the KCT to the Krell link input on the amplifier. The MIDI Plus cable goes from the output of the Krell Trigger to the Krell Link input on the amp. Krell sent me the trigger free of charge when they researched the problem as to why my, then, new componenets would not talk to each other. I am not sure why the trigger costs as much as it does, but the system works like a charm when everything is interfaced. Although I have been lurking in these forums for several years, this is my first post.

how to get more bass from preamplifier KCT ?they go with KRELL2250 POWER AMP,and transparent ultra music cable speaker..thanks for support

It is possible that if the bass is tighter and more well defined it might seem like "less"? Sometimes muddy bass can make it sound fuller than it really is.