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Help Any Krell KRC Owners

Hi

Am considering getting a second hand Krell KRC preamp for around $2,200.

Have tested it and it seems OK. The only thing is the mute button doesn't work on the tape input/output. I still make mixed tapes and will use the tape input/output. The current owner has never used it and doesn't remember if the mute button is actually meant to mute the tape loop which is located separately from other inputs.

Does any KRC owner past or present know this?

Help much appreciated.

Thanks

Kim
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Showing 7 responses by rwwear

rwwear
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The mute should mute the sound to your speakers but not affect the tape outs (record). The main difference between the HR and the regular version is the volume control has been replaced with a much better digital controller. HR stands for High Resolution.
rwwear
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I have never heard of any mute button that mutes the tape out. You would not want it to. It should only work like you have turned the volumne down.
rwwear
2,846 posts
 
I am not certain. It may be designed to work that way. I will ask a friend of mine that works for Krell.
rwwear
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If I were you, I would hold out for an HR. It is much improved. You should be able to get one for around the same price and Krell no longer does updates to the KRC. I called my friend from Kell yesterday and he was out.
rwwear
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My friend has been out of town. He emailed me today and I am emailing him back tonight I should get a response tomorrow.
rwwear
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I talked to my friend and he said that it was normal for the mute not to work through the tape loop. So, it appears that nothing is wrong with the unit. I hope this helps.
rwwear
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I am only going on what I was told by my friend at Krell. He claims that the HR has better resolution. It would be worth it to me if I had the money. If not, the KRC is still a fine preamp that has all of the features of the HR.
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