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Krell KCT versus KRC-HR
Inpieces, Are you using cast? 
Best Outboard PreAmp With Krell HTS 7.1 Pass-Thru?
Krell KRC-HR 
Will increasing size of amp improve sound quality?
I would look to improving your speakers first. 
Krell 300 il or 400xi or ? What would you do ?
Hammergjh,The bigger Krells are not cold. 
Mixed Results from My Hifi
A very expensive additional piece of equipment: The Cello PalatteThis unit, which is often on the used market and is no longer made, allows one to "remaster the CD." Although I can't afford it, it can do wonders for any system. The better the syst... 
speaker maintenance
I own he big Matrix B&W800's. They require occasional tightening of the woofer mounting screws. I don't know about the newer models. If you ever notice a loss of pinpoint imaging, try it. The effects are immediately noticable.Richard 
Taylor Hicks from Idol
After last night with Chris being sent home, I will be surprised, if he doesn't win.Richard 
levinson 32 heat
I use a Krell preamp with separate power supply and it too runs hot and has no on/off/standby switch, always on. It runs in class A mode.One thing Krell says is never use a fan! It screws with the bias.Richard 
B&W 801 min tube wattage?
Your speakers will always have good resale value, as the woofers alone, new cost over $500 each, and may not even be made anymore.As for you question about power: The bigger B&W speakers love a lot of power! The more the better. I use 600 watt... 
Best 1m Interconnect under $100
Check out www.silentaudio.com 
Taylor Hicks from Idol
I would prefer him on SACD! 
B&W Nautilus 800 vs 802D
Mr. Chips, you are correct. Accept for aesthics, the 800 signature and the regular 800N, are the SAME. 
long interconnects - earthly price?
For much less, I would use Apollo-A by Silent Audio.Richard 
Isolation platform under US 500 for CDP
I replaced a Krell to buy the Marantz SA-14 SACD player. The Marantz was more musical, but lacked the air and detail of the Krell until I placed the Marantz on the Neuance platform. Now I love the Marantz!Buy the Neuance. Great company to deal wit... 
Best Integrated Amp Of All Times?
I believe Krell has a new one comming out in the Evolution line.Richard