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Help Any Krell KRC Owners

Hi

Am considering getting a second hand Krell KRC preamp for around $2,200.

Have tested it and it seems OK. The only thing is the mute button doesn't work on the tape input/output. I still make mixed tapes and will use the tape input/output. The current owner has never used it and doesn't remember if the mute button is actually meant to mute the tape loop which is located separately from other inputs.

Does any KRC owner past or present know this?

Help much appreciated.

Thanks

Kim
kim8911b075
hifimaniac
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For 2200 you should be getting the KRC-HR, not just the KRC. I had the later but can't remember if the mute button muted the tape...I think just the volume. Very dynamic, open, revealing soundstage. Make sure your other equipment is of equal quality or the Krell will crucify it.
kim8911b075 OP
8 posts
 
Hi Audionut

Thanks for your reply. You mean from what you remember, the mute doesn't work on the tape but you need to turn the volume control off to mute the tape. Is that correct?

Also, what are the sonic differences between the KRC and the KRC-HR?

Thanks

Kim
rwwear
2,867 posts
 
The mute should mute the sound to your speakers but not affect the tape outs (record). The main difference between the HR and the regular version is the volume control has been replaced with a much better digital controller. HR stands for High Resolution.
kim8911b075 OP
8 posts
 
Hi Rwwear

When I am recording from the CD source, the mute does mute the sound to my speakers but not the output to the tape out ie. the tape deck still shows that it is receivning the signal.

HOWEVER, when I am just using tape playback, the mute doesn't mute the sound to my speakers. Only turning the volume control down to zero does.

Does that mean the mute is not working properly?

Sorry if I did not make myself clear earlier.

Thanks

Kim
rwwear
2,867 posts
 
I am not certain. It may be designed to work that way. I will ask a friend of mine that works for Krell.
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