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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
rwwear
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My friend has been out of town. He emailed me today and I am emailing him back tonight I should get a response tomorrow.
kim8911b075 OP
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Thanks a lot Rwwear.

Will look forward to hearing from you on this.

Best

Kim
rwwear
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I talked to my friend and he said that it was normal for the mute not to work through the tape loop. So, it appears that nothing is wrong with the unit. I hope this helps.
kim8911b075 OP
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Hi Rwwear

Thanks for your help. I think I will get the unit. You seem to prefer the HR version which you say is available for around $2,200.

I guess this is a value judgement as I haven't heard the HR. How much and it what ways is it better? Would that be worth the extra $500?

Thanks
rwwear
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I am only going on what I was told by my friend at Krell. He claims that the HR has better resolution. It would be worth it to me if I had the money. If not, the KRC is still a fine preamp that has all of the features of the HR.
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