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Am thinking of buying The Krell Evolution 505 cd player.Has anyone used it?And if so,any comments would be highly appreciated.
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Am thinking of buying The Krell Evolution 505 cd player.Has anyone used it?And if so,any comments would be highly appreciated.

Do you intend to use the CAST technology along with matched EVO gear for amp/pre/pro?

If not, I really liked the Esoteric X-01 in that price range
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Sadly can't use the CAST TECHNOLOGY as my amp is the Krell 400xi which doesnt do cast.Does the Esoteric do SACD's?
Thanks for the input.
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Sadly can't use the CAST TECHNOLOGY as my amp is the Krell 400xi which doesnt do cast.Does the Esoteric do SACD's?
Thanks for the input.

Have you tried the Krell SACD Standard? Its more in line with the KAV-400xi, and nicer for your wallet at 4000$. The Esoteric plays SACD, but both it and the Krell EVO are a full step higher than the Krell Integrated.

What are your goals? Just scoping out the joint? There are many nicely built units from 800-10k$, depending on features, build quality, and support, that will land you at a price range that you can justify. You should listen to as many as possible and determine which player(s) satisfy your needs and wants.

What is your current source?
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Hello,

Do you know if a 505 set at 220V/50Hz can be converted to 120V/60Hz only by using a toggle, an internal jumper, a rewiring and soldering? Or do they use completely different power supplies for the 2 voltages?

Thank you
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Brett told me once to just use the balanced outputs...Worked fantastic!

The 400xi is an incredible power amp. I have owned a KAV-300r, 300iL and a 400xi and they are tremendously clean and powerful amplifiers! Maybe CAST would be best but I would not worry too much about it! You have a kick A#$ system!
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