Rating: Hot: A wholesome sounding player, presenting the music in a holistic rather than analytical manner. Yet, it unearths the subtler nuances of the recording, and communicates with a great degree of finesse. Well balanced tonally, and the DAC section truly shines with playback of audio files from a computer. Cold: Filter options may have […]
Rating: Hot: Modular design which can be configured solely as a CD player (as here) or CD/DVD player (the 350av). The base unit can also be upgraded for home theatre duties. Information retrieval from discs is superb and it delves deeper into the nether regions. Yeah, so like all Krells, it has excellent bass, which […]
Rating: Hot: Even tonal balance with great detail retrieval capabilities. This player is never additive and has a firm comprehension of timing and speed. Full potential is realised when the digital output jumper inside is removed, which results in a more open sound and wider stage, with better bass and more sparkling highs. CD players […]
Rating: Hot: The BDP-1 is touted as the first high-resolution player for digital audio files, and clearly, much thought has gone into its design to ensure it is not beset with the same issues as PC-based systems are – the Linux OS is a good start. There are only USB inputs, into which you can […]
Rating: Hot: Clarity is a given with this digital streaming player, with great staging depth and an inky backdrop, making all elements of the music stand out. A slight warmth in the highs will please many. Gets to the essence of the recording, and shows impeccable bass delivery. Pleases the ear, without glossing over any […]
Rating: Hot: Smoother and more organic presentation than its acclaimed 840C older and costlier stablemate but not as insightful. Sharp roll-off filter results are more immediate, with lots of detail in presentation and a wide stage. Tighter and with better grip on dynamics than in the slow roll-off mode. Very communicative musically, and does not add […]