Krell KPS 28c or not ?

The KCT and 28C are more reliable (they run less hot, less chance for new caps needed) The KCT has a better preamp stage than that built into the KPS25SC.

Thanks guys I am going with a Bryston BCD-1. I just love the sound of this player and the price is right.

If i have had that Krell combo, i had used something a bit more musical. Something was lost going from KPS 25sc to the KCT & KPS 28c. Perhaps the KPS 25sc had more "colour" if one may put it so. I think the combo is the better part in that line up. I can't advice what to look for, but ARC had been on my list to.
I started with FPB 600c and Teac P-70 & D-70. Changed to KPS 25sc. Went to FPB 700cx, KCT and KPS 28c. I used a few speakers on the way.

I Think the 28 is a great cd player especially at the low price some of them have sold for. I like the ARC CD7 better but its almost 2x the price

Yes there are better options, i owned 700cx and KCT and KPS 28c. I would not buy that unit again.