General Asylum General audio topics that don't fit into specific categories.

---

[ Follow Ups ] Thread: [ Display  All  Email ] [ General Asylum ]

---

[ Alert Moderator ] [ Edit ] [ Delete ]

---

Krell KRC-3 Preamplifier (SS)

194.183.125.81

Posted by hans on October 31, 2000 at 07:23:17

In Reply to: REVIEW: Krell KRC-3 Preamplifier (SS) Review by Bob W at Audio Asylum posted by Bob W on October 30, 2000 at 19:08:19:

Bob,
Thanks for the nice review. This came at exactly the right time as I'm presently thinking about acquiring a used KRC-3 to replace the KAV250p in my system, between the FPB200 and KAV300cd (all tied together with Transparent Balanced Super). My dealer has stated the 250p to be the component holding things back, so within the Krell hierarchy this is supposed to be the logical upgrade, bringing more system synergy.

Can any of the inmates give me an estimate of the difference in quality and character between the KRC-3 and the 250p, if possible in relation to this system? Opinions seem to be strongly divided on the subject. FYI: The speakers are modified Magnepan 3.3R's, connected with Transparent Super speaker wire.

I'm not very good at putting this kind of stuff under words, but if I try I should probably characterize the sound of the system as having
strong and slightly "wet" (as opposed to dry) bass (still need some work on the acoustics, as my rooms emphasizes some frequencies too much which blurs the rest of the sound), open, detailed mids and sweet, extended highs in a convincingly three dimensional but somewhat narrow soundstage. Nothing really stands out (except for those bass notes in some recordings) and I usually soon forget about the system and simply listen to the music. But when listening closely and critically to the sound, it also seems to be a bit mechanical. Perhaps this is the same lack of liquidity that the KRC-3 is supposed to have as well (compared to a much dearer tube pre-amp in the review).
Others however have characterized the KRC-3 as sounding very much tube-like, so I'm a little confused. Of course I will listen to the KRC-3 before making any decisions, but any help on the subject is greatly appreciated.

thanks,
hans

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:

VH Audio

---

[ Top of Page ] [ Contact Us ] [ Support/Wish List ] [ Copyright © 2024, Audio Asylum, all rights reserved ]

---

[ General ] [ Speakers ] [ Tubes ] [ Vinyl ] [ Digital ] [ Hi-Rez ] [ Video Asylum ] [ Cables ] [ Tweaks/DIY ] [ Music ] [ Films ]

---