Krell KCT Krell Current Tunnel Class A Preamp

Offering for sale my Krell KCT Preamp in very nice condition. I purchased used in 2011. I have used the KCT lightly over the years rotating the preamp in and out of my system as I switched from solid state to tube and from tube to solid state and enjoyed what each had to offer and note the differences. I enjoy listening to and collecting vinyl and the hobby of trying out different components in my system. I have a dedicated listening room in my home that is climate controlled. I look at my collection of audio equipment as an artistic statement and care for it as such. The KCT has performed flawlessly as is it’s current condition. The front panel LED display provides information on input, zones (it has dual zone ability), menu function and selection and all preamplifier operations. The back panel has two pairs of balanced analog inputs, three pairs of single-ended analog inputs and two pairs of CAST inputs for use with Krell CAST equipped input devices. On the output side, it has one pair of single-ended output, one pair of balanced outputs and two pair of CAST outputs. For Zone Two, it has one pair of balanced outputs and one pair of single-ended outputs. The Krell KCT also has the Krell Link feature, which allows for synchronized remote power on and off with other Krell components that have the Krell Link feature. It’s equipped with three 12-volt triggers outputs for remote on/off of other components, RC-5 in to receive remote input commands and an RS-232 port for software upgrades. It also includes a phono power port that can be used to connect to a Krell KPE phono stage and will accept an IEC standard 15-amp power cord. Features The Krell KCT is the first preamplifier to incorporate Krell Current Tunnel technology, which is a circuit design that Krell claims is the most efficient signal transmission from input of the preamplifier to its output. The circuit topology shelters the audio signal from voltage interference and provides a current domain conduit for internal signal transmission in the same way that a tunnel protects what is inside while maintaining a safe passage from entry to exit. It also includes Krell CAST (Current Audio Signal Transmission) technology, proprietary technology for connecting analog components, which Krell claims provides the most accurate signal transfer from one component to another. The Krell KCT is the first Krell preamplifier to incorporate two-zone capability. It also allows for the independent source selection for the second zone and volume control for the second zone. The menu lets you name each input, select volume trim levels and balance levels for each input. The remote control has a clearly marked display and a nice feel. * Dimensions: … Width: 19.0” (480mm) … Height: 4.5” (115mm) … Depth: 14.5” (365mm) * Weight … Net Weight Unpackaged: 23.0 pounds … Packaged Shipping Weight 31.4 pounds The preamp will be shipped with it’s original remote in the original Krell packaging. 20"w X 10"h X 23"l The Krell KCT preamplifier had an MSRP of $8,500 when new in 2003, and they are one of the most popular and in-demand components that Krell has ever produced. They rarely show up for sale on the used market.