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Offered is „KAV-280CD / guter Zustand“ 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 3130877701 ends on 26.12.2026 at 10:45 o'clock.
The KAV-280CD is a serious, older high-end player, and EUR 990 sits at the attractive end of its used-market territory rather than looking ambitious. Comparable European asking prices appear materially higher, while the design still brings four Burr-Brown PCM-1704 DACs, fully balanced circuitry, and both XLR and RCA outputs.
It is worthwhile for someone who values CD playback and has a balanced system: the Krell has a substantial power supply, Class A direct-coupled analogue stages, a mechanically isolated transport, and a robust, highly resolved presentation. At this price, a clean, fully working example is a genuine buying opportunity, particularly with the original remote. Check that the drawer loads smoothly, reads both commercial discs and CD-Rs, and that the XLR/RCA outputs and remote function properly; transport or laser work would be the only meaningful age-related concern.
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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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