Carz, I have had the FPB-350mcx monoblocks for a while. You will love them. About 18 months ago I purchased an EVO-222 preamp. This was a definite step up from the Krell Showcase pre-pro that it replaced. I ran CAST between the EVO222 and the FPB monoblocks. After a few months of heavy listening, I decided to sell the preamp and replace it with a KCT. The main reason was that while the detail was mesmerizing with the EVO, it was also very dry and "clinical" for lack of a better word. The KCT is a different animal, and while it is a step down from the EVO preamp in the Krell lineup, I am very pleased with the synergy created along with the Krell FPB amps. Stevecham is a hundred times better at describing the KCT than I could ever be, but he hits the nail on the head squarely. His initial review is exactly how I feel about my KCT. It disappears. The music is pure liquid, it no longer is about the components but about the artist and the performance. I've had the KCT for about a year now and as I already said, I couldn't be happier.
Anyone heard the Krell KCT Preamp?
I am in the market for a preamp and was wondering if anyone has had a chance to evaluate or audition this unit. Any owners care to comment? Also, there seems to be no reviews published that I can find thus far. I am also particularly interested in its CAST feature for mating with Krell Class A amps (high impedance output into low impedance input. Thanks in advance.