The KAV Series
Models: Home Theater Standard
Theater Amplifier Standard
KAV-300iL | KAV-280cd
KAV Series products incorporate the core elements of Krell engineering to deliver the highest quality and performance demanded by today's dynamic marketplace. The KAV-300iL and Home Theater Standard are leaders of a complete series of audio and video components that deliver Krell performance and outstanding value for contemporary home entertainment systems.
Home Theater Standard
Surround Preamp/Processor
The Home Theater Standard is a full system component offering exceptional audio and video performance, flexibility, and ease of use. It is the ideal component around which to build a home theater system. It is also the perfect way for existing owners of Krell music systems to add home theater capability and enjoy the finest in multi-channel surround sound entertainment.
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Krell Current Mode discrete Class A direct-coupled circuitry with balanced outputs and Analog ThroughputTM
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Component video, S-video, and composite video inputs/outputs
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User-configurable input assignment capability and system macros
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Flexible, upgradable modular architecture
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Broadcast-quality switching and circuitry
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Wireless remote control, Crestron I2P, RS-232, and Panja-P3 (PHAST Link) communications ports, plus RC-5 baseband and 12V DC trigger interfaces
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Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, and DTS decoding, Krell Music Surround modes
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Dual zone (main and remote) capability
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Future-proof: Hardware and software upgradeable
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Robust engineering and handcrafted quality in the Krell tradition
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Sales Literature (File size 276K)
Theater Amplifier Standard
Multi-channel Amplifier
The Theater Amplifier Standard sets the standard for multi-channel amplifier performance.
A single chassis featuring five identical channels, the Theater Amplifier Standard possesses the
output capability to drive any home theater speaker array to lifelike levels:
| Ouput Power | |
| Each Channel | |
 8 ohms |
200 Watts |
| 4 ohms |
400 Watts |
| Bridged | |
| 8 ohms |
800 Watts |
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Enormous 4 kVA toroidal power supply delivers unwavering performance even during the most demanding music and movie programs.
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14 proprietary Krell transistors per channel provide unmatched accuracy and musicality.
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Includes balanced inputs for superior performance as well as single-ended inputs for system compatibility.
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12 VDC trigger input and output enables remote power on/off operation.
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Multiple Amplifier Throughput (MAT) sends the same musical signal to all amplifier channels using a single balanced or single-ended connection reducing installation complexity.
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Convenient DB-25 input for simultaneous connection of audio and control signals via a single cable.
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Low profile case for ease of installation.
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KAV-300iL
Integrated Amplifier
The KAV-300iL Integrated Amplifier provides essential power and control for audiophile music systems. It offers a high level of sound quality, with a smoothness and surety of operation matched by few other components at any price. The KAV-300iL is an ideal component for audiophiles who hold quality, performance, and convenience as their highest goals.
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Maximum power output of 200 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms and 400 Watts per channel into 4 Ohms
assures tremendous dynamic headroom for reproduction of any type of source material.
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Proprietary Krell output and driver transistors assure substantial output current capability far
beyond that of typical integrated amplifiers.
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Krell Class A, direct coupled preamplifier circuitry combined with balanced power amplifier circuit
topography provides outstanding musical reproduction.
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Theater Throughput mode provides convenient home theater system integration.
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Hand-held remote controller included with unit provides convenient operation.
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KAV-280cd Front Loading
Compact Disc Player
The KAV-280cd is the indispensable compact disc player for serious music lovers. With an advanced disc transport mechanism, premium digital circuitry, Class A analog circuitry, and a stiff power supply this component offers the sonic performance of more expensive players. The KAV-280cd is a versatile machine. It comes with a handheld remote control for day to day use and has rear panel connections for automatic turn on/off and integration with RC-5 equipped remote control systems.
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Unique Krell Current Mode analog circuitry delivers Krell quality sound
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Krell traditional Class A, direct coupled complementary output circuitry provides both balanced and single ended outputs
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8x DSP-based processor
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Four individual high resolution, 24-bit Digital-to-Analog Converters with current output for widest dynamic ranges,
fastest conversion, and lowest noise
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Disc-clamping mechanism
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12V DC trigger, CD-R and CD-RW compatible
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Surface mount technology
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