krell_fan1
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| I am frustrated with the sound from my DAC if you have if the budget consider the PS Audio DirectStream DAC. It converts digital to DSD, and then outputs analogue that sounds better than any record I’ve ever heard. Coupled with some good music playing software it’s beyond superb. | |
| Moving up from an Oppo 205 IMHO there’s one clear choice AT ANY PRICE provided you’ve got a budget of at least 5-6k. The PS Audio DirectStream DAC is the cats meow. And enjoy free firmware updates for life which the company typically provides once or twice a year. You could... | |
| SACD or not I would absolutely purchase a unit that supports SACD playback. While I love listening to 2.0 stereo, nothing sounds as good as a well produced multi-channel SACD with the exception of the very limited range of a Blu-Ray content that’s out there.... | |
| Can you put a Krell in an apartment? No, you cannot run this amp in your apartment. Take it from one who has had both the FPB 300cx AND the 400cx. I ran my 300cx in a condo and CONSTANTLY was blowing circuits. The 400cx actually has TWO power supplies and absolutely requires a dedica... | |
| Advice on Krell amplifier I own the latest Krell Duo 300 XD and couldn’t be happier. I have owned the iconic 400 FPB and other Krell classics. This sounds the BEST. The latest series of KRELL XD amps are without question the best sounding amps on the market for the money. ... | |
| PS Audio's DSD Windom Firmware Update! I have one of the first DirectStream DACs built and have enjoyed every free update. IMHO this update is completely over the top ASTONISHING. I experience more vivid detail, crisper symbols, tighter base and a musicality , a presence of sound unlik... | |
| Good CDTransport (player) without DAC? The single best transport you can buy at ANY price is, sadly, not presently being manufactured. But if you can find one in a dealer’s inventory jump on it. It’s the PS Audio DMP player. They were sourcing their drives from OPPO which closed up sho... | |
| Upgrading sub to get a live feel. I would stop what I’m doing, not think twice and jump on this opportunity to purchase the REL S/5 SHO which is now reduced $600 to make run for a model update this fall. For under 2k you cannot but a better sub. In fact, a better one doesn’t exist... | |
| Pure Class A amps above 100 Watts? Hands down that would be the Krell Duo 300 iBias. Delivers 300 watts Class A power but without the heat typically associated such beasts. And only draws like 2 or 3 watts in standby! It’s a wonderfully sounding amp that at last Look was $9,500. B... | |
| Best integrated/power amplifier under $6000 The Krell K-300i is without question an integrated amp in a class of its own. I can attest to that as I heard it in a demo and it prompted me to purchase the 2 channel Duo 300 Krell as they share the same architecture. It is SUBLIME. Now, it’s a g... | |
| Looking to replace my (Mcintosh) Check out the new Krell Duo 300 XD. This is a pure Class A design that will blow you away in terms of its musicality, sound stage, deep bass and sheer presence. I have had the Krell 400 cx and couldn’t believe a unit that consumed so little power ... | |
| CD Transports The optimal solution IMHO is to locate a PS Audio DMP player and connect it to a PS Audio DirectStream DAC. The results are nothing short of astounding. It is truly in a class by itself. The challenge is that since OPPO closed shop, the company no... | |
| CD Got Absolutely Crushed By Vinyl I used to believe it was impossible for digital music to sound as good- let alone better than vinyl. But I defy ANYONE in an apple to apple comparison to tell me a vinyl record sounds better than a red book CD ripped bit perfect to a Mac using Pur... | |
| Recommendation on power amp I suggest you I suggest you check out the latest Amos from Krell. I recently purchased the new Krell Duo 300 XD and they sound more musical than my FPB 400CX. Don’t know how they pulled it off given it’s a pure class A amp that draws only 1 W in s... | |
| Krell XD gear in the House Initial Impressions I attended the Rocky Mountain Audiofest in October and heard the K-300i, chatted with David and Walter, and based on what I HEARD I extrapolated that of course the dedicated amp and big brother to this unit - the Duo 300 XD - HAD to sound AT LEAST... |