Krell kav 250a/3 - Input Mix?

Hello,
This is exactly how I am using my Krell KAV250a/3 - single-ended for the center speaker, and balanced for the L & R. Just remember to use the shorting pin for the center channel when using single-ended output. It works perfectly in this configuration.
The 3 channels of this amp are completely independent, so you can configure each as you wish. I haven't found the amp to sound much better, if any, however, in balanced versus single-ended. However, due to the sensitivity differences in my main speakers vs the higher sensitivity of my center, the balanced connection gives me that extra 6db volume boost that my L&R pair need to match my center. It works great!
David.

Thanks for that David. I e-mailed the UK importers for Krell last week and was told under no circumstances to do this as it would damage the amp!At the time I thought it strange as it was my understanding that the 3 channels were independent.I guess they misinterpreted my question.

This is excellent news as it means I can use a stereo pre-amp and not lose a channel.Much appreciated help (having saved me the cost of another amp!)- and even second hand krells are expensive in the UK

Paul

Paul,
Krell's website has a link to service where you could ask them this question. Go to www.krellonline.com and look for this link. I would be interested to see what Krell has to say. Plus additional posts here from other users would be useful. My local dealer here in the states agrees that this amp is absolutely intended to be used this way. And the owner's manual makes no mention in way of a caution or warning that the user should not mix and match. If you get an answer from Krell, please post it here so we can see what they said. Then perhaps forward it on to your distributor so they can be educated as well.
David.