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Review: Krell CD-DSP CD Player

Category: Digital

I have used my CD-DSP in my system since the start, and have had the opportunity to borrow my friend's Naim 3.5 with flatcap power supply to compare the two. If price is no object and you enjoy spending, i would honestly have to say to get the Naim. However the difference was slight at best and a used CD-DSP can be found for much less than the Naim; the sound difference took several rounds of switching back and forth to notice.
I enjoy listing to classical, and classic rock. I have never been dissappointed with the performance of my Krell. Vocals sound awesome, as well as cleaner bass when compared to other players i've used.
In addition, this player has 3 digital input and 3 digital outputs (1 optical for each), so you can use it as a transport, or as a DAC for other digital equipment.


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fredy98
mluc
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My name is Minh. I just bought a Krell system in audiogon. The owner does not have a manual for the same model (CD-DSP cdplayer) as yours. Would you do me a favor? If you don't mind, can you copy your owner's manual and mail it to me? Please let me know I'll compensate you. I really appreciate your time and effort even we have not met each other. Thank you very much.
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67chevellesslover
24 posts
 
I have recently picked up one of these after comparing it's
sound to my KAV-300cd in the same system and the KAV stood
no chance.

This is one sweet and musical sounding cd player. Many people say that some of the older models made by Krell is superior to the newer ones and this cdp is obviously one of them (at least compared to the KAV units).
peperepierre
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I tried to upgrade my 15 years old CD DSP by adding a Musical Fidelity A3 24 DAC, but after 6 months of switching back and forth, I sold it because I could not hear any difference. The rest of my equipment is not to blame (Krell KRC3, Krell FPB 300, B&W N802, Cardas Golden Cross XLR and Terminator 2 bi-wired). The DAC was connected with MIT T2 digital, Accoustic Research optical and Audioquest Annaconda RCA.
I was told the transport was a built like a truck. but then, there has been improvements in the digital domain. My idea is to keep the DSP as a transport and get a newer DAC for a better sound.
Has any body tried anything else?
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