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Krell KCT question

Two part questions.
I recently bought a new KCT preamp to match my FPB300cx amp. I was using a KRC2 which is an awesome pre in itself. While the KCT does indeed up the clarity, I feel perhaps the bass is not quite as strong. This is using the CAST connection. Has anyone else questioned the sound of the KCT in this respect?

Part 2:
Allegedly the KCT & FPB can be linked with a DIN cable so as to trigger the turn on process. I have read the manual, contacted Krell and hooked, unhooked the 2 amps three times. I can't seem to get it right as to the proper settings or something. No matter what, the FPB amp just stays on when they are connected with the DIN. It will not even turn off with the front on/off button unless I disconnect the DIN cable. Anyone else have issues with this? Thanks for any input/comments.
-John
jsd52756
stevecham
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I can't comment on 2 because I have never felt the need to trigger via this mode.

But for the first issue. I have the KCT CASTed to a 400cx and not having sufficient bass has never been my problem. Are you sure you are not mistaking accuracy of reproduction with lack of bass? How about on recordings that you know are intentionally bass heavy?
rwwear
2,867 posts
 
What did Krell say about the problem?
jsd52756 OP
433 posts
 
Stevecham; I have listened to a few bass heavy tunes and they just seem a little lighter than they were, but it could be what you say about accuracy. Perhaps afer a few more hours of play things will gel a bit better. The pre only has about 40 hours on it. I am plying thru Infinity Rennaisaince 90 speakers which are no slouches in the bass department at 27hz.

Rwwear; Krell basically re-read the owners manual in their email to me. Does anyone out there have theirs linked for auto-delay turn on? I would like the pre to turn on; then the five second delay before the amp fires up. Then the other way around on power down. It is supposed to have this feature, but it eludes me as to how.
Thanks, John
rwwear
2,867 posts
 
Sorry, I use the remote to turn my 600 on. I leave the pre on all the time.
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