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Offered is „Cipher“ by Krell as second-hand device from the category „CD Player“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 8633354137 ends on 26.12.2026 at 12:40 o'clock.
€4,900 is a fair-to-strong asking price: it sits just below the €4,946 75th percentile and well above the €2,678 median for 39 recent comparable listings. It is not a bargain, but for a genuinely clean, fully working example it is defensible rather than excessive.
The Cipher remains a serious disc player, offering SACD and CD playback, separate CD/SACD laser systems, balanced 24-bit/192kHz conversion, XLR, RCA and Krell CAST outputs, plus an impressively quiet, tolerant transport. Its revealing, highly resolved presentation and substantial build make it particularly attractive in a Krell-based system. At this price, confirm the remote, all outputs, SACD and CD loading, and flawless playback; otherwise, negotiation toward the median would be reasonable.
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Krell Industries, founded in 1980 in the United States by Dan D'Agostino and his wife Rondi, emerged from a passion for pushing audio engineering boundaries. Based initially in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and later settling in nearby Orange, the brand drew its name from the advanced alien race in the 1956 film Forbidden Planet, symbolizing limitless technological power. The company's debut at the 1981 Consumer Electronics Show with the KSA-100, a high-power Class A amplifier, sparked immediate demand and established Krell as a force in American hi-fi innovation.
Krell specializes in high-end amplification, with its power amplifiers—epitomized by flagships like the Master Reference Amplifier—earning legendary status for their raw dynamics and precision. The lineup extends to preamplifiers, surround sound processors, digital-to-analog converters, CD and Super Audio CD players, loudspeakers, and subwoofers, all engineered for uncompromised performance in music and home theater systems.
Positioned firmly at the pinnacle of the high-end audio market, Krell commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its cutting-edge circuitry, massive power supplies, and relentless pursuit of sonic excellence. A top-tier brand alongside legends like Levinson and Threshold, it appeals to buyers seeking reference-level gear that defines the genre, even amid recent ownership transitions following Rondi's passing in 2024.
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