OMG - I am just investigating ‘tweaks’ to improve my audio system.
"...a 15 year old integrated amp hopefully in new condition for $775. What a great country! A new Krell integrated runs $7,000."Seems like an 15-year-old amplifier for $7775. Nothing wrong with a little Botox every now and then. I doubt those new $7000 ones would last 15 years. I have one 17-18-19 year old amplifier made in China. No hum yet but probably not worth repairing, if it ever happens. |
Dear @oregonpapa : I understand you but in reality with a little care that can't happen if your electrical power line(s) are fully regulated and true bullet proof. The rewars are really high and worth to do it and if you can at least you have to know why is worth to do it, why the best " path " is no fuse at input electronic items. Obviously that it's a personal decision. Regards and enoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS, R. |
Everyone - here is another update on my quest for better sound - my Krell KAV 400 xi is now officially unrepairable- it did not pass Krell’s last Test before being shipped back to me (DC voltage drift that was not correctable). Sorry for the earlier misinformation. i have decided to buy Krell’s new integrated amp as my replacement - the Krell K 300i. This does dent my budget, but I am excited to get my hands on it - hopefully by Jan 6th per Krell. per Georgehifi’s earlier comments - I am getting a brand new preamp and amplifier instead of a rebuilt 15 year old Krell. And a 5 year warranty is also included. Not a bad situation after my wife got over the upfront investment! i have used my ‘other 5 year old Krell - a S550i’ in my main system the last month, and it is outperforming the older 400xi. Hopefully the new Krell will be another step change upward. I will let you all know how it goes. My budget is busted but I will have both of my systems back soon. I admit II need my music to stay sane! I guess I could have worse vices! my tweaking my stereo systems is now on hold for at least the first half of 2020. A belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! |
tom8999 OP Good for you, a much better sonic investment to do that. Than doing any "snake oil purchases", that will leave you doubting if the money was well spent. Cheers George |
Some things I have bought, there is no doubt to the improvement, and no doubt as to why. Interconnects. Power cables. Speakers. DAC mods, and improved power supply. Equipment isolation. Cleaning up the power. Jitter control, USB-S/PDIF converter, re-clocking. Some others that I’ve added have made a difference, both small and not so small. People with no experience of these will not change my experiences, my sound improvements, or my system. I will continue telling others of the benefits. |
