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Preamp for Krell KSA 250 and Thiel 3.6?

Folks,
I have the following -
Krell KSA 250 Amp, Audible Illusions Modulus 3A pre, Thiel 3.6 speakers, Acoustic Zen speaker cables, Pioneer PD-65 CD player, and Signal interconnects. I am looking to change the preamp first JUST BECAUSE it has a separate power supply box with an attached umbilical cord. I am now into using fewer smaller boxes to achieve the same or better sound at the same price. Can anyone recommend a preamp or comment/suggest on the system in general?
if possible.
shopsmartjazz
jjmali
108 posts
 
I owned a Krell KBL and a KSA-150 for years. Currently I am running a KRC and a FPB-300. The KBL was wonderful with the KSA (and before I went with it I tried others that didn't compare). There is a KBL up for auction right now (and no, I am not the seller). According to the ad, it was entirely recapped with a new volume switch. This would be the preamp I would look into. I had my KBL recapped several years back and it made a huge difference. Good Luck!
mgattmch
569 posts
 
How about the Krell HTS (original version)? This is what I use with my KSA-250 and it sounds and looks fantastic to me. Only problem is the annoying 2 second delay when switching and starting. Used, they are plentiful and inexpensive. I purchased mine for $1,500, in mint condition, on Audiogon. You also get the combined benefit of a pre-amp, D/A converter and home theater processor all in one. I could not be happier with my KSA-250/HTS combination.
joaopalmeirocee4
1 posts
 
What do you think about the following
KRELL KSA 250 + PASS ALEPH P + THIEL CS 3.6

Can you help me to found a site to learn about room acoustics?

Thanks
joao palmeiro

joaopalmeiro@netcabo.pt
tombowlus
416 posts
 
I would look into Audio Research, in addition to Krell. This way, you'd have top choices from both the solid state and the tube world to consider.

Tom.
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