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Krell Serial Numbers, How do they Work?
The third and fourth numbers are the year manufactured and the fifth and sixth numbers are the month manufactured. 
Best Bookshelf Speakers 1500 Used/New
In that price range consideration could be given to the Coincident "Triumph Signature", very tube friendly and an outstanding speaker, in fact this speaker matches other speakers in your price range at a considerably amount of cost savings, retail... 
Tuning Subs on GenVs -- Help, Anyone?
When I personally owned the Gen. V's these were the settings that worked in my listening area, at least this may be a start as beginning can be frustrating, however, once tuned, absolutely beautiful music. My "Phase" was set @ "45", the "Low Pass"... 
Mobile Fidelity Recording
Heard through the grapevine that a Chicago base company is looking to buy the rights to MFSL, not sure if the same quality level will be duplicated. Heard that it could possibly happen in a few months. I for one do hope this happens and that the q... 
Krell versus Levinson experience
My experience (my own ears) with the FPB series amps is that they mate better with tube front-in equipment, (tube preamp, cd player, etc.) rather than solid state. I have found that not all equipment mates that well and by changing equipment, the ... 
Re-Tubing A Sonic Frontiers Pre Amp
Retube SFL 3 with Amperex JAN (Joint Army Navy) 7308 "white letter". Detailed, better bass, deeper soundstage, to my ears the "Best". NOTE: Only 2 tubes are needed, no matter if you are using SFL 1, 2 or 3. 
Krell FPB 200c versus FPB 300c
I have had the opportunity to own the FPB 200, 300 & 600 Krell amps. The "C" series amps work best with their front end source "Cast" equipment, basically if you are not using the "Cast" technology in source equipment the early FPB series will... 
Sonic frontiers Line 3? vs. BAT?
I have compared the Bat equipment (preamp) to the SF Line 3 and chose the SF Line 3. The sound is definetly "neutral", a favorite of mine. I also like the separate power supply and find that the build quality is exceptional. I did replace two (2) ... 
Tube upgrades for SF Line Preamp
You could try the Amperex JAN (Joint Army Navy) 7308, white label. For my taste, they are my favorites. Note: Only two (2) are required. 
Sonic Frontiers SCFD-1, Your Experience?
Heard It, Loved It, Own One! I do have to admit that the stock 6922 were replaced with Amperex Jan 7308's, Oh what a major difference!