Krell KCT vs other top preamps ?

If krell is so good why so much of it for sell? Sounds like s#$^ to me.

Buy Krell!!

I have been a tube preamp owner for over 12 years. Last summer I was fortunate to home audition the KCT preamp and Krell 300 amp, completing the CAST system. Driving Eidelons, these components performed like no other solid state audio playback I had ever heard. Granted, my solid state experience is limited (Gryphon, Rowland, CJ, earlier Levinson, Threshold, Classe, Krell), predominately heard in other's set-ups, but never has such a smooth grainless presentation been my experience. Had I not fallen head-over-heels for the CAT amps, befriending my Jadis JP80MC, I would have most likely been the proud owner of the CAST system. As others have posted, your taste and priorities must be the determining factor. A local dealer may allow a home demo. Accessibility to all that's out there is nearly impossible. Recently retired, a Wisconsin dealer offered his customers trials nation-wide. I am not sure of another shop with such liberal policies, although Galen Carol has been known to send out equipment for short periods (Don't hold me to that). Good luck and if you buy the CAST system let me know what you think.

There is so much Krell for sale because they sell more than most high end manufacturers, so they will also have more sales in the secondary market. Like me, many of those owners are probably upgrading to something newer or more powerful. So what are you running Mr. Peebody? Denon? Pioneer? Bryston (Brightston)?

Krell gear is very good. I used to own it.Then I heard Mark Levinson and that was it ..... it has a more natural sound much more layering and a wider and deeper sound stage with liquid mids. good luck try it out for your self. REMEMBER LEVINSON DRAWS YOU INTO THE PERFORMANCE AND KRELL SPITS IT IN YOUR FACE.. NOW YOU DECIDE. GOOD LUCK