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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- January, 2001 -- Las Vegas, NV USA
NEW KRELL COMPONENTS FEATURE UPDATED TECHNOLOGIES AND DRAMATICALLY ENHANCED STYLING
Las Vegas -- Krell Industries, Inc., unveils five new audio components--all featuring the latest technological advancements and "a dramatic change in cosmetics"--at the 2001 International Consumer Electronics Show. Slated for introduction are an updated home theater surround preamp/processor, a new CD player, a new stereo integrated amplifier, a new five-channel power amplifier, and Krell's first DVD player. Together with Krell's new Lossless Acoustic Transducer loudspeaker systems--also debuting at the CES--these components highlight Krell's 20th anniversary as a high-end audio manufacturer.
"Our first KAV Series product, the KAV-300i integrated amplifier, was introduced five years ago," said Dan D'Agostino, Krell CEO and Chief Designer. "And while all our KAV Series products and home theater processors continue to be leading performers in their respective categories, our ongoing engineering effort has produced significant advances in areas such as circuit topologies, feature sets, and component interface design. Our newest components not only incorporate the latest technologies but also feature an entirely new chassis design that, I believe, will appeal to a broad audience of discriminating audiophiles. It's a new look for Krell--one that ties our past with our future. And it makes a bold aesthetic statement that complements the outstanding performance of our KAV Series and home theater products"...
New KAV-280cd Compact Disc Player
Combining many of the features of the existing KAV-250cd and KAV-300cd and incorporating the new KAV Series heavy-gauge chassis and styling, the KAV-280cd is positioned to deliver Compact Disc playback with a new high standard of performance and value. Retained from the earlier models are Krell's Current Mode, discrete Class A, direct-coupled, fully complementary analog circuitry with both balanced and single-ended outputs.
The digital-to-analog conversion has also been upgraded with two 24-bit PCM 1704 ultra-high-resolution DACs per channel for fully balanced operation. The new transport is fully compatible with CD-R and CD-R/W media. An improved power supply boasts exceptional regulation and linear performance.
The KAV-280cd provides both Toslink optical and coaxial digital outputs. 12V trigger input and output terminals are provided for system integration. Also included is a slimline handheld remote control.
High-End Audio For The New Millennium
"We are celebrating the start of our third decade as a high-end audio manufacturer," said Mr. D'Agostino. "We are extremely proud of our accomplishments in these past twenty years--our products have established Krell as 'The Leader in Audio Engineering.' Together with our exciting new line of Lossless Acoustic Transducers, our new KAV Series and Home Theater Standard components are a great way to launch our next twenty years. Yet, they provide but a glimpse of what we hope to accomplish in high-end audio in the new millennium."
About Krell
Krell Industries, Inc., is America's premier manufacturer of high-end audio equipment featuring award-winning amplifiers, preamplifiers, compact disc players, surround sound processors, and loudspeaker systems for serious music lovers and home theater aficionados. CEO Dan D'Agostino designs all components. The Krell mission continues to be the introduction of high-end audio components and integrated system solutions known for innovative engineering, perfection in build quality, exceptional value, exemplary service support, and outstanding audio reproduction--the authentic sound of music from Krell.
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