View Full Version : Krell KSL Preamplifier
schwarcw
03-15-2007, 12:43 AM
**********Sale Pending***********
For sale is my good friend dipole Dan's cherished Krell KSL preamp. Rated 8 out of 10 for age. This thing is a beauty! Two sets of balanced inputs, phono input board (MM and MC), original packing and box, manual. This preamp was used gently. No marks or scratches that I could see. The sound of this preamp is very neutral. It meticulouly reproduces the sound that your source will feed it. Exceptional Krell build quality.
The original price on this was about $3K with the optional phono board. I've been watching these on Audiogon for some time because I knew he wanted to eventually put this up for sale. The typical price for the KSL without the phono board is about $750, with phono about $900. I've seen the boards alone sell for $200. Polkie price $775 shipped CONUS. PayPal preferred, no fees!
Check out the pic's!!!
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/schwarcw/DansKrell008.jpg
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/schwarcw/DansKrell009.jpg
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/schwarcw/DansKrell010.jpg
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/schwarcw/DansKrell012.jpg
TroyD
03-15-2007, 12:52 AM
Kick ass.
RuSsMaN
03-15-2007, 01:08 AM
Ain't it though? No bells and whistles, lights, meters and buzzers. Knobs, four big knobs. 1 LED. There is always something to be said about a simple, straight forward peice like this - and it usually shows itself in the sound.
Cheers,
Russ
hearingimpared
03-15-2007, 01:18 AM
Oh Boy. . .I'm thinking of an A/B of Spectral and Krell . . . WOW!
Dean guitar pla
03-15-2007, 10:58 AM
Kick ass.
Definitely, awesome price to!
schwarcw
03-16-2007, 07:01 PM
Bumpety bump!
dorokusai
03-16-2007, 07:19 PM
I love it.
Bill Ayotte
03-17-2007, 12:06 AM
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God I wish I had my tax refund right now.....
hearingimpared
03-17-2007, 12:26 AM
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u216/ayotte64/orly.gif
God I wish I had my tax refund right now.....
That is freaky!!! but WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
That kid looks like he should be saying, "mmmmmuuuuuuuhhhhhhhuuuuuuuuhhhhhhaaaaaaa!!!!"
This would probably be perfect for Trey. I know he is set on the Candela but this is a sweet piece.
Vr3MxStyler2k3
03-17-2007, 12:58 AM
I looked at it.
I like it.
Was considering it.
Dosnt quite offer the features I am looking for though.
Great piece though.
ESAVINON
03-17-2007, 04:22 AM
I love it. No remote?
TroyD
03-17-2007, 05:52 AM
Are you kidding me? I'm thinking about selling a KIDNEY to pay for that thing.
BDT
schwarcw
03-17-2007, 10:36 AM
No Remote! It works the old fashioned way.:D
SCompRacer
03-17-2007, 10:47 AM
Want a remote for the Krell? Here ya go.....
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=16302&d=1146787090
From the McAlister pre amp days....
:D
Nice pre amp! Dan takes care of his gear. I've got a fine TT from him that he had for near 20 years.
engtaz
03-17-2007, 11:01 AM
Not long enough!! Ha Ha
engtaz
wingnut4772
03-17-2007, 01:29 PM
Aarrrghh! Why are you guys selling all this cool stuff now!?:eek: When I sell my house and move in to wherever I am just gonna focus on quality two channel but I can't get this cool stuff yet.:( Good luck with the sale!:)
Here is a remote if you must have one: LINK (http://www.jolida.com/catalogue/models/jd50a.shtml)
schwarcw
03-23-2007, 01:42 AM
One more bump then off to the 'Gon!
hearingimpared
03-23-2007, 01:21 PM
ArRGGGGGGhhhh!!! Back (while holding a cross), back, back !!!!
ESAVINON
03-24-2007, 02:00 AM
I'm seriously considering getting this preamp, carl.
I just bought the sunfire preamp and i would need to sell it 1st in order to get the krell. The sunfire is a great preamp, but i need a phono preamp which my sunfire lacks. I want to start building an analog system for my carver amazings. I wanted a tube pre with balanced input/outputs and a remote but i may settle with a class a preamp with no remote instead.
wingnut4772
03-24-2007, 09:48 AM
Would I just need to add a cd player to this and I am good to go?
george daniel
03-24-2007, 10:00 AM
[QUOTE=SCompRacer]Want a remote for the Krell? Here ya go.....
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=16302&d=1146787090
From the McAlister pre amp days....
Rich,,, nevermind :)
SCompRacer
03-24-2007, 10:09 AM
Would I just need to add a cd player to this and I am good to go?
Affirmative.;)
SCompRacer
03-24-2007, 10:11 AM
Rich,,, nevermind :)
I have no mind.....:D
Would I just need to add a cd player to this and I am good to go?You'd need an amp & speakers too, no? :p ;) It isn't an integrated, its just a pre, right?
wingnut4772
03-24-2007, 12:33 PM
You'd need an amp & speakers too, no? :p ;) It isn't an integrated, its just a pre, right?
Well i do have those:p I see that this thing is 16 years old though...
Sorry Darla, wasn't sure what you have left after the fiasco & the fire sale. :o
wingnut4772
03-24-2007, 12:53 PM
Sorry Darla, wasn't sure what you have left after the fiasco & the fire sale. :o
Yes. It's depressing.
Yes. It's depressing.T'was not my intention :o You will have bigger & better gear! :D
Sorry for the derail :o
wingnut4772
03-24-2007, 01:02 PM
T'was not my intention :o You will have bigger & better gear! :D
Sorry for the derail :o
I sorry too. Back too the Krell. What would preamps of today have that this one does not?
hearingimpared
03-24-2007, 02:32 PM
Well i do have those:p I see that this thing is 16 years old though...
Darla, don't let the age sway you. I have a preamp that is almost 25 years old and would put it up against any new or newer preamp from let's say the $5K down.
schwarcw
03-24-2007, 06:07 PM
Lot's of chatter about the Krell. The KSL is a very high quality, well engineered pre-amp. Simple in appearance and operation, neutral and true to the source material. This is a solid state device that is uncolored in anyway. It sounds great with vinyl as it reproduces the sound very nicely. It has the capability for both MM and MC cartridges (dip switches). The thing I like about it is the balanced inputs (2) and output. If you are considering a high end CDP with balanced outputs, and are using a MC cartridge on your vinyl rig, you can't beat the quality and performance for this price! The unit comes with original packing materials, box, manual and Dan even has the receipt.
Ed, flip that Sunfire:D
Thanks for all the interest!
Carl
ESAVINON
03-25-2007, 09:30 AM
ok carl. hold the krell for me. I'm going to sell the sunfire pre.
I can get the krell before selling the sunfire.
dave shepard
03-25-2007, 10:36 AM
I have a good feeling you will really like the Krell sound very clean and true IMO.
Let us know what you think, your getting a good deal on a fine piece
Dave
dorokusai
03-25-2007, 11:30 AM
This is a classic example of why you shouldn't discount SS pre-amps.
Great grab Esavinon :)
schwarcw
03-25-2007, 01:21 PM
ok carl. hold the krell for me. I'm going to sell the sunfire pre.
I can get the krell before selling the sunfire.
Sure thing Ed! It's waiting for you.
Carl
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