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Krell Showcase Processor

I am going to ditch my TAG AV32R DP and probably get the Showcase, I really like the room eq feature...

Any comments, opinions about Krell processors, I will be using mainly digital inputs, except for the tunner...

I also use DPLII for all stereo sources, is Krell´s implementation good ?
lowrider
lowrider OP
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I have my Showcase now, the increase in dynamics over the TAG is awsome, but timbre and detail are a bit worst, although improving with run-in...

DPLII works fine, even has an extra mode, DPLII Matrix, that works very well with TV input, and I love the remote...
hardliner2
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I had a Krell showcase for about a year and dumped it after checking out the new Parasound Halo C2. The video smoked the Krell and the 2 channel pass thru is incredibly lifelike. I also found that the audio section had more warmth and presence compaired to the Krell. This C2 is a definate sleeper!
lowrider OP
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I connect my video sources direct and don´t use the pass thru, also prefer lively dynamic sound...

By the way, after 4 days burn-in there are no hints of grain or harshness, and timbre is very natural, better than the warmth of the TAG...

In the end I was lucky I had to replace the TAG, I much prefer the Krell...
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