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best processor for around 5000 to6000
Try BAT VK50SE. It's fully balanced in and out. 
Tube pre-amps and Krell amps
You should call Krell and they will tell which jumper it is for you amp. It's very easy to change. You just need to open the cover and install a small jumper across a connector. Stereophile's review of the Krell 250M mentioned the procedure and co... 
tubes or ss for amati homage
I have heard these speakers with Wadia Powerdac, Krell monblocks and Cary monoblocks that cost $40K. It was done in the same demo room with Wadia 27/270 and to my ears, the Cary was best. 
How much does your system retail for?
$45K in 2 channel and another $20K in HT. 
Krell Serial Numbers, How do they Work?
My krell cd player was made in 12/95. The s/n numbers are xx9512xxxx. 
E.A.D. in trouble?
Take a look at their web site at www.eadcorp.com. They are offering new processors, upgrades and dvd players. This doesn't sound like a company that is in trouble. 
Ethics of last minute auction "poaching"
This is a fairly common practice. I have lost many auctions in ebay within last 2 minutes. 
Tara Master Gen II XLR Interconnects
My pair is the same. There is a serial number on one of the shrink wrap but nothing with "Tara" on it. 
Marantz SA-1 SACD player....worth it ?
I got a demo of the SA1 yesterday and was very disapointed with its CD performance. However, the SACD was pretty good. The demo system consisted of N801, Krell FPB200 amp and KCT preamp. The CD sound was just way too warm and it lacked detail and ... 
Poping sounds with Digital Lens
Try changing the dithering modes. I don't remember which but either the D1 or D2 mode may cause the problem you are having. 
Amps and Women
This morning my wife and I took a drive to the ocean side and she insisted that I take my car. So I asked why and she said it has a better stereo system. I was surprised that was able to hear the difference. I had installed a pretty nice system in... 
PS Audio PP600?
The amp will draw more currrent as you play louder so the wattage will increase but the P600 should be able to handle up reasonable volume. Turning on the amp will draw the most current for a few milliseconds. If the P600 can handle this, you shou... 
Shorting Balanced Amp Imputs (pin1-3)
You might ask EAD if it's ok to short the balanced input. My guess is that no harm will be done since it's the input not output. Most inputs are designed to be shorted. Krell recommends shorting balanced inputs when using RCA. 
Pioneer PD-59/PD-65 as Transport.Mods ??
I have made the following modifications to my PD65: changed cheap RCA connector with a better one. added another transformer for seperate +5V. Increased power supply capacitance for all voltages. Added EMI filter. Shorten clock wire. Added dampeni... 
Anyone heard Revel Studio's?
I auditioned the Studios with Spectral and Wadia equipment and it was good enough that I bought the Studios. I had compared the Studios to N802, Mezzo Utopia, dynaudio 3.3, Martin Logan Prodigy reQuest, Prodigy and Wilson. I would have prefereed t...