So why was the Krell KPS 28c discontinued?

My guess (but I really know nothing):

Wouldn't one be pissed if you bought the KPS28 and a month later Krell comes out with a "KPS29" SACD player.
I think this may just be a buffer before an SACD player is released.

Richard

Richard,

If that were the case then I would have to commend Krell. In cases like where a new product is offered while the existing one is still on store shelves, people tend to be even more upset with the outdated status of a very recent purchase if no upgrade path is not or can not be offered. In this price point however, I hope Krell would provide an upgrade path to 28c folks if they will be offering a replacement soon.

Jeff

Jeff,
If you have read my previous posts, then you know that I really, really like Krell; the company, the products and the people behind the products.

Knowing them, if they can offer an upgrade, they will. Only when the new product is too big of a change, they don't.

Richard

I emailed Krell about about a month ago and asked if a replacement for the KPS 28c was in the works. This is their reply:

Thank you for your e-mail.
There will be a replacement for the Krell KPS 28c, and I expect it will include SACD capability. We are working on that project now. Unfortunately, I do not have an estimate of when it will be ready or how much it will cost.

I owned the KPS 28 c for two years. What a piece of junk. It sounded bright(like most of Krell) and it was built like a Sony player. What a rip off. These people should get their hearing check and get a receptionist to answer the phone!