Krell 707 Evolution. Is this the Best Processor? - Page 2

Originally Posted by ct335d

hd_newbie, my apologies. I feel silly. I confuesed you with another member - Nascar_984, unfortunately. I will edit my post above to remove things I should not have said.

Yes, indeed we had our debate in the thread you are referencing and it was settled. No need to bring it back, you are correct. Bottom line was - Krell Evolution 707 processor has superior sonics, but does not alter HDMI video (which for me is just fine, as my source produces video signal I don't want altered) and I am not sure how good the upconverter of lower resolution video is on this unit (I don't really care about that either, as I feed the processor with hi-res. video).

Originally Posted by Joelc

I have to disagree with the above perspective because while the 707 may not scale blu-ray there is still a lot that can be done to improve the display of the signal and this is where an outboard video processor such as the RadianceXE shines because it add gamma control, grayscale control, and gamut control far beyond those of any AVR that I have seen so, unless you have this capability elsewhere in your chain do not think that just because the video is running through the Krell as it is as good as it can be because the truth is, it likely is not...

Originally Posted by ct335d

hd_newbie, my apologies. I feel silly. I confuesed you with another member - Nascar_984, unfortunately. I will edit my post above to remove things I should not have said.

Originally Posted by tjk3030

Not a bad looking piece of gear, but what is the big, ugly knob on the front for?

Originally Posted by tjk3030

Not a bad looking piece of gear, but what is the big, ugly knob on the front for?

Originally Posted by Boonyarat

I cannot tell you how many times it better than CBIII but after I use EVO707 with my system WILSON SASHA W/P , WATCH SERIES 2 CENTER & SURROUND, KRELL EVO 600 & 2X EVO302, 1X MARK 334, PIONEER LX91,........, I cannot go back to CBIII again.

Originally Posted by hd_newbie

by the way, if you are curious abour Nascar_984, check with Steve. they are very good friends. in fact nascar sometimes posts in other forums using Steve's name

they are that close!

Originally Posted by spearl8

I have had my 707 for about a year and a half now and it is an incredible piece. It's connected to Evo 600s in CAST and an EVO 403 for surround. The 707 is fed by blu-ray, cable tv, and an Evo 505. Krell has provided superb support upgrading my unit several times no questions asked. I recently received the Room Correction firmware update and it is very impressive. There are absolutely no comparisons between Krell ARES and Audyssey. Krell designed the ARES completely in house even though licensing Audyssey would have been MUCH easier. The microphone supplied with Receivers and Preamps that use Audyssey are cheap and made of plastic. The supplied microphone and balanced mic cable for the 707 are professional grade. Before my 707 I tinkered with the Integra 9.8 and I found the room correction to take too much away from the sound of my Wilson speakers. The Krell ARES is much for configurable and leaves the natural characteristics of my speakers intact, all while dialing in the EQ just right. If you have a high-end system and are hesitant about room correction, you should definitely check out the Krell ARES.
As for the 707 overall: the sound, video, and build quality are incredible. I highly recommend the product. You will not be disappointed.

Originally Posted by Bulldogger

I was looking for some pictures of the Krell gear. I found some but there were many other very nice pictures so I'll post the link to all of them. http://www.bm.rs/CES-2010.html

Originally Posted by ceenhad

The system was not connected using CAST cables as there is a external DSP/crossover in use. Speakers are all from Wisdom Audio.

I have been thinking a lot about this lately. The trouble with anything in high end AV is often what your own reference point is. I have been lucky enough to work with a large number of the reference products over the past few years and I am always surprised by the differences between them. For your average person though hearing the latest Onkyo or Denon processor is audio nirvana - not because they are cloth eared but because they don't know how something could sound. This is also true for high end video - if someone else talks to me about JVC 990s then I'll scream

I really believe that most people can easily appreciate the difference between components if they get to hear them.

For example the Denon A1 processor is one of the worst sounding pieces of garbage I ever had the misfortune to listen to but you will find the internet filled with reviews praising it's quality. You just need to put pretty much any other "high end" processor against it to realise how bad it is.

The Krell is certainly not a bad sounding piece but it just didn't meet my expectations of what a device of that price can do. For example HD decoding apart I liked the ML502 better and it is certainly a lot easier to work with. Just as an example and I would be happy to discuss many more combinations.

It is also important to note that I haven't heard everything that is avilable either of course! One of the things I would love to get my hands on is the new Tact unit. Would be very interested how it stacked up against the ADA Rhapsody plus Trinnov DSP.

This is an interesting topic but probably ideal for a new thread? I will be happy to share my own thoughts.

Originally Posted by Steve Bruzonsky

More info on the recent Krell SSP upgrade:

http://www.avguide.com/article/krell...d?src=Playback

Originally Posted by ct335d

I upgraded the sofware on my 707 to this newest version last week. The ARES seems to work very well.

Originally Posted by Boonyarat

Are you update firmware by yourself or done by supplier ? Today I try to update my EVO707 but not success . I received the zip file " krell software update utility install " and follow instruction manual but cannot found " krell update software data - " .kuf " . I am not sure this will be another zip file that I should received from krell or not.

Originally Posted by Boonyarat

Are you update firmware by yourself or done by supplier ? Today I try to update my EVO707 but not success . I received the zip file " krell software update utility install " and follow instruction manual but cannot found " krell update software data - " .kuf " . I am not sure this will be another zip file that I should received from krell or not.

Originally Posted by jackx

Hi Boony.

I've got the same confusing instruction myself.
I've got a RS232 -> USB issue, but hopes to have it solved by tomorrow.
But I hate to see the USB-enigma solved, and then headbanging into another problem. Please feel free to PM me if/when you're successful!
PS Have you tried emailing Peter McKay at Krell?

Cheers!

Originally Posted by Boonyarat

Hi jackx,

Yesterday I just got 2 of .kuf files from ct335d and KRELL by Bill Mckiegan . I am now only can success install one .kuf update version 7.1 file but cannot for other Video main .kuf file . Bill told me that might be USB-RS232 issue, so I have to buy the other cable to try again.

Originally Posted by jackx

With regards to the 2 .cuf files, they are both dl'able from the ftp-site provided to you by Krell. Go have a thorough look in the Krell Evolution 707 Firmware Update Files folder.

My own comp is VISTA 64, and the install didn't fly at all. I then hooked the 707 to my wife's old win2k, and it all went smoothly.
When it comes to USB -> RS232 issues, make sure you have selected the correct port for the RS232 converter. This can be easily altered to suit your needs in "Device manager". I had to change it from port 14 to 2, and then it was solved instantly (the 707 will only listen to COM1 - COM4).

Cheers, and happy listening!

JackX

Originally Posted by SJHT

Now that's a piece of equipment!

Originally Posted by jackx

Hi Boonyarat. Glad to hear your 707 is working fine!

Below is an image of my Finite Pagode Master Reference rack with all of its 'inhabitants'

Originally Posted by jackx

Hi Boonyarat. Glad to hear your 707 is working fine!

Originally Posted by Waboman

jackx, both you and Boony have a sweet Krell setup. Rock on!

Originally Posted by spearl8

I have had my 707 for about a year and a half now and it is an incredible piece. It's connected to Evo 600s in CAST and an EVO 403 for surround. The 707 is fed by blu-ray, cable tv, and an Evo 505. Krell has provided superb support upgrading my unit several times no questions asked. I recently received the Room Correction firmware update and it is very impressive. There are absolutely no comparisons between Krell ARES and Audyssey. Krell designed the ARES completely in house even though licensing Audyssey would have been MUCH easier. The microphone supplied with Receivers and Preamps that use Audyssey are cheap and made of plastic. The supplied microphone and balanced mic cable for the 707 are professional grade. Before my 707 I tinkered with the Integra 9.8 and I found the room correction to take too much away from the sound of my Wilson speakers. The Krell ARES is much for configurable and leaves the natural characteristics of my speakers intact, all while dialing in the EQ just right. If you have a high-end system and are hesitant about room correction, you should definitely check out the Krell ARES.
As for the 707 overall: the sound, video, and build quality are incredible. I highly recommend the product. You will not be disappointed.