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Pre-AMP to Match a KRELL KSA-250s

Hi,
I have been hunting for a pre-amp to match my Krell KSA 250. I am currently using a Meridian 506 CD player and B&W CDM-7se's. Have MIT XLR’s ready for a pre amp and am using Transparent Audio "the wall" in wall reference premium series speaker wire.

The CD player will be changed soon, probably to a Rega. I have a set of B&W 803's on the way.
Please help... I am considering a AR LS-26 or less expensive AYRE K-3 or K-1 but don’t want to lose any punchy bass. I need XLR inputs and out’s and a remote control. Age doesn’t matter. Dark sound is ok
Currently the Meridian is plugged directly into the KSA250 using Tara Labs RCA's. No volume control!!

YOUR OPINIONS WILL MATTER, THANKS FOR YOUR TIME
basque23
basque23 OP
14 posts
 
Hi,
Microstrip, thanks for the info. You know, everybody that I have talked to, 8x+ people, have said they prefer the KCT vs. the KRC's, including the HR model
I am curious, what kind of dynamics made you lean to the less expensive KRC.

Jess
edward_wills
4 posts
 
A Denon DCD 3500RG ? One of the less annoying CD Player on earth. So smooth and liquid and....25,6kgs. Acchh yes, this is the reason why in fact ;-)
krelladdict
12 posts
 
Any reason nobody mentioned the KRC-2??
basque23 OP
14 posts
 
Not sure about the krc-2. My understanding was that the KCT and KRC-hr were far better
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amurashev
1 posts
 
I tried Krell KSA 150 with different tubes preamps. I got the best result with Joule Electra preamp. I tried several middle level Audio Research tube preamps. Never liked the result. Joule Electra over-performed the by a considerable margin. 

Finally decided to try Krell own KBL.  A very obvious winner over all tube preamps. While missing some sweet spots on Joule Electric, the KBL brought my system to a new level especially in imaging area.
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