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Since Krell 302e & Cary SPL-05 have (gain/imp issues) what tube pre is best w/ the krell?

Looking SS enhanced sounstage,bass slam plus the warmth of tubes.
iggy7
mikey8811
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FWIW, I used a Krell FPB 200c with an SLP 05 with no problems at all. I did not have the capacitor jumpers on the amp side for use with a tube preamp engaged at all.

It worked fine and sonically added some midrange fullness and body.

I think you should be fine using the SLP 05 with the 302e
auxinput
2,920 posts
 

@4425 - well, I probably should have been more concise.  When I say "Krell Phantom", most of the time I am seeing Krell Phantom III preamps.  This particular model may sound good, but I think it's somewhat trim on the internals:

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA2MFgxNjAw/z/~v8AAOSw~bFWHBzD/$_1.JPG

I suppose it's not too terribly expensive, but at $3k+, I might think it's worth it to bite the bullet for a 222.  The Krell Phantom (with separate power supply) and Phantom II preamps look really good, but they are also expensive (akin to the 222/202 models).

If your looking for bass slam, make sure you get a really beefy power supply.  It's been my experience that the Krells with smaller power supplies can be somewhat light on bass (and more forward in the mids/highs).

4425
861 posts
 
auxinput. I figured you were talking about the less expensive models. I don't know anything about them.

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