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Krell DT 10 CD Transport Up for sale a legendary transport from Krell in the 90s. Build like a tank and very heavy. One of the best transport in the 90s. Laser is reading very quick. Sound is dynamic and huge soundstage when matching with a good DAC Left side LCD screen is not working. The right side LCD is working normal. I am happy to demo for serious buyer. Description: CD transport with remote control. Digital outputs: coaxial on RCA jack, AES/EBU on XLR jack, TosLink optical, ST-type optical. Transport mechanism: modified Philips CDM-4 Pro controlled by Krell software. Dimensions: 19" W
This is a buyer’s market for this sort of component at the moment: A$2,200 sits below the A$2,591 median but above the A$1,591 25th percentile, so it reads as fair-to-good value, not a bargain-basement steal. It’s priced comfortably inside the normal used range, and the “for parts” status is the main reason it isn’t a clean buy-on-sight.
That said, the upside is real if you know what you’re getting: Krell transports are admired for robust build quality and serious digital playback performance, and the DT 10 has enough pedigree that a complete, working example would still be desirable. For a buyer, the key question is whether the fault is minor and serviceable or a deeper transport issue; if it’s incomplete or the laser/mechanism is suspect, the economics change fast.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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