Anyone hear of the Krell MD-20 transport?


I just put a deposit down on this transport, but can't seem to find any information whatsoever on it. I did several Web searches with different search engines, looked on Krells & Stereophiles web sites, even looked here to see that the value of it might be, but it is absent. Does anyone know anything about this transport? Why is there no information on it? Is it any good? How does it compete with using a modern universal player as a CD transport?

Thanks much
smeyers
First they offered the md-1(which I own)1989-1992,and later the more affordable md-2.After they followed with md-10 and md-20.The md-20 was again the most affordable of the two.
Mated with 32x processor,as opposed to 64x for md-1&md-20.
Mine is build like a brick,very well designed,cool looking and excellent sound.One hell of a classic.In addition the md-1 offers a hydraulic close down cover(it lowers down shot with a gently push like an automatic door).I believe the md-2 and 20 don't offer that,also md-1&md-10 has 4 adjustable leveling feet.The md-1 was designed around Philips CDM-3 industrial top loader cd-rom.I am not sure if md-20 is using same mechanism or newer one .The smoked cover was more expensive option than clear cover.
Hope that helps.In short all the above were excellent transports IMHO.
George
I would check with Krell to see if, in the unfortunate event that something goes bad with the Philip transport, is it still possible to get a new one, and the cost.

Richard
No you can't get a mechanism for the transport,I did my homework a long time ago.I called Krell Industries and talked to Patrick at Service.He said "enjoy it for as long as it works,then move on to the next best thing and keep it as a work of art item."Some people own older transports that still keep going,besides I don't put that many hours on mine,only weekends.They are extremely well made though.
George.