Krell Introduces new Phono Preamplifier

Introducing the K300P

With adjustable resistive loading and gain,  the moving coil input can accommodate a wide variety of cartridges. The input is fed to a hybrid discrete-IC circuit using paralleled low-noise transistors along with a SoundPlus amp.  This creates the low-noise environment necessary for high gain operation while taking advantage of the best audio features of each section.

The moving magnet input runs into a dual low-noise FET circuit that provides a highly stable input impedance of 47k ohms and selectable gain of 30db or 36dB, it is well matched to modern moving magnet cartridges.

The output from the moving coil or moving magnet sections goes into a passive RIAA EQ network featuring precision resistors and polypropylene film capacitors. This produces a highly accurate frequency response that has only a +/-0.2dB deviation from ideal.

From there the signal goes into a balanced output stage utilizing Krell Current-Mode topology. This circuitry has greater bandwidth than traditional voltage-mode designs for exceptionally transparent and effortless sound quality.

The power supply utilizes a custom designed linear tracking regulator that is extremely quiet and stable, thus ensuring low-noise and a symmetrical treatment of positive and negative signal excursions.

The K-300p is very easy to setup and operate. All the loading and gain settings are accessible on the rear panel without the hassle of opening the unit. Moving coil or moving magnet inputs are selectable on-the-fly from the front panel. There is also a default input switch on the rear panel so the most commonly used input can be set to come up whenever the K-300p is powered on. The absolute phase button on the faceplate can correct for recordings that may be phase inverted. And the infrasonic filter button engages a 14Hz critically damped high-pass filter that can eliminate low frequency acoustic feedback problems.

The K-300p is packaged in an attractive black or clear anodized aluminum and steel chassis that will fit on a standard rack shelf.