Krell CD-DSP cd player?????


Does anyone know this unit? I can't find any information on this unit anywhere including Krell web site. Although
this unit was first built in 1992 est. it is said that this
unit comes with upgradable software and digital transformer
to guarantee against obsolescence. This is an excellent sounding cd player as I have recently auditioned one in a local audio dealer but I don't know if it's worth the dollars they're asking for it. If anyone has any information of this cd player I would greatly appreciate
your response. thanks
128x12867chevellesslover
Just my opinion (from a Krell lover):

I use to have the Krell Studio DtoA which also came with upgradable software. Unfortunately, Krell never made any software to upgrade it. I believe this is the case with the CD-DSP; at least it would only possibly be upgradable to a point in the distant past. I would also be concerned about availability of a transport should yours die. I was recently talking with Dan D'Agostino, I he told me that was one of his incurable problems -- some transports are no loner available. I would definitely contact Krell regarding the particular transport in this unit.

As I was told by a dealer friend, the newer digital products, dollar for dollar, exceed the older products by a long shot. With the release of SACD, I decided to try a new product. John Marks of JM Records, had written about the virtues of the Marantz SA-14 as both an SACD and CD player. I bought one, placed it atop a Nueance Platform, and it blew away my Krell (and I loved my Krell).

The Marantz SA-14 is now my source for my $60K system, and my only non-Krell electronics.

Take this info for what it is: Just my opinion
Richard
Don't beleive upgradable software is the only thing Krell really does not offer for those early 90 units. I had a Krell Studio $4K which claimed the same thing and HDCD was never even offered. I talked to them about it and thought it is a big scam, yes they have done upgrades and revisions to certain units but don't bet the farm on it. I am almost certain there is nothing available for the DSP in updating, but ask Steve @ Krell service (sleckrone@krellonline).
Be careful of old digital players. Lasers are notorious for scanning problems in machines which are 10+ years old. My Cal Lab Delta and a friend's Krell CD-1 had lasers which began having problems at this age. They are usually not repairable. This was the case with my friend's Krell.