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The Krell KPS 28C is classic Krell digital muscle—dense, serious, and unapologetically overbuilt. A one-box CD player from Krell’s golden era, the 28C packs massive internal power reserves, a rock-solid transport, and fully balanced circuitry into a chassis that feels more like an amplifier than a disc spinner. Sonically, it delivers the unmistakable Krell signature: huge dynamics, iron-fisted bass control, and a bold, authoritative presentation that makes CDs sound physical and alive. Imaging is locked in, detail is carved cleanly, and the overall feel is confident rather than clinical. The KPS 28C isn’t about convenience or nostalgia—it’s about proving just how powerful and engaging Red Book digital can be when it’s done the Krell way.
*Includes the manual and remote
S/N: 13501090378
Type: CD/SACD Player, HDCD capable.Design: Krell's proprietary current-mode, fully balanced design.Outputs: Includes Balanced XLR and likely proprietary CAST connections.Digital Conversion: Utilizes Burr-Brown PCM1790 DACs for 192kHz/24-bit processing.Formats: Plays CD, SACD, and DVD-Audio discs.Audio Quality: High bandwidth (claimed -3dB at 1.5MHz for related Krell circuits), Class A operation.Build: Heavy, substantial build quality (around 13 kg / 28 lbs)
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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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