FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- May 30, 2002 -- New York, NY

KRELL SHOWCASE PREAMP/PROCESSOR AND SHOWCASE AMPLIFIERS MAKE THEIR NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT AT HOME ENTERTAINMENT 2002 IN NEW YORK CITY

New York, NY -- Krell Industries, Inc., manufacturer of high-end audio and video equipment for music and home theater systems, is pleased to announce the United States premiere of the Showcase Surround sound preamp/processor and the Showcase Multichannel amplifier at the Home Entertainment 2002 Show in New York City from May 30-June 2, 2002. The Showcase products are Krell's most affordable preamp/processor and amplifiers and now put Krell's award winning sound and build quality within reach of a new generation of buyers.

"Many of our premier engineering advancements," according to CEO Dan D'Agostino, "both in amplifier design and in the latest in surround technologies, are included in the Showcase processor and amplifiers. These designs deliver tremendous value by offering Krell performance at a previously unattainable price."

Showcase Preamp/Processor
A full complement of advanced performance features, including Krell Current Mode, discrete Class A, direct-coupled circuitry with balanced outputs, user-configurable input assignment and system macros, and broadcast-quality video circuitry are integral to the Showcase circuit topology. The Showcase is THX Ultra certified and includes complete processing for THX Surround EX, DTS ES 6.1, DTS NEO:6, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, nine proprietary Krell Music Surround modes, and Krell custom-designed 7-channel digital room equalizer. There are four separate memories in the digital room equalizer. For each memory setting, the user has the ability to precisely set the filter type (notch, peaking, high pass, low pass, high/low shelf), frequency, and range for each of up to seven channels. Krell engineering has designed a digital room equalizer that affords the user the opportunity to compensate for acoustic anomalies present in a listening environment, on a source, or to set preferences on the basis of personal taste. No other preamp/processor offers this level of precision and control.

The Showcase processor features a multichannel analog input for SACD and DVD-A software. This 7.1 channel input bypasses all digital circuitry and routes the signals directly to the analog output circuitry. New video circuitry provides pristine pass-through of all progressive and HD component signals while still providing OSD for interlaced component video signals. The Showcase utilizes Burr Brown 24-bit, 192KHz DACs for all channels. For ease of use, the Showcase incorporates Smart System setup which enables the user to efficiently configure the processor in a fashion most suitable for his or her individual needs.

A Preamp Mode with an analog input passthrough is included. In this mode, any analog input can be sent directly to the output stage via the volume control, enabling the Krell Showcase to operate as an analog-only preamplifier when desired. Numerous operational and system interfaces have also been incorporated including RS-232, 12V triggers, and flash memory for future software upgrades. It is thus an ideal choice for integration into custom installations...

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.

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