It's only $30,000 - Blu-ray Forum

gearyt · 06-11-2008, 08:50 PM

KRELL has come out with a new version -- the Evolution 707 -- of its surround/preamp processor that adds four HDMI 1.3 inputs, double the color depth, added bandwidth and other tweaks aimed at fine-tuning the luxury home-theater system, the company said. Priced at $30,000, the Evolution 707 has "the latest in connectivity technology," said Dan D'Agostino, Krell's CEO and chief designer. ElectronicHouse.com (6/10)

Beta Man · 06-11-2008, 08:55 PM

Krell makes GREAT stuff..... I've listened to a few, and would love to own their gear..... but it's not on my radar right now.

Gremal · 06-11-2008, 08:55 PM

Yipes!

Driver_King · 06-11-2008, 10:07 PM

Ooohhh! Buttons!

Wing Nut Jay · 06-11-2008, 10:24 PM

Practically giving it away, aren't they.

dvdpost · 06-11-2008, 11:09 PM

I'll take two!

DiverSpear · 06-12-2008, 01:07 AM

I still have checks, I'll take 3.

Headphone Czar · 06-12-2008, 01:41 AM

I'd rather buy the Sen Orpheous HE90..Stax Omegas, R10/Q10/AKG 1000/L3000 then that.. pluss a 5-10 thousand dac.. For 30,000 you can do so much better to get better SQ..

jcdDigix · 06-12-2008, 02:20 AM

Well for that price I'd build me 2 nice home theaters with the latest High End Denon & Pioneer...

GORT · 06-12-2008, 02:50 AM

Clark Kent · 06-12-2008, 03:03 AM

Krell products typically are built like tanks and they should be for what they charge. I've heard that their gear is a little bright and edgy compared to some other high end audiophile brands.

richteer · 06-12-2008, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

Krell products typically are built like tanks and they should be for what they charge. I've heard that their gear is a little bright and edgy compared to some other high end audiophile brands.

Built like a tank they are. I can't think of many amp manufacturers that quote power ratings into 1 Ohm, and those power ratings double with every halving of impedance from 8 to 1 Ohms.

Woody · 06-12-2008, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richteer

Built like a tank they are. I can't think of many amp manufacturers that quote power ratings into 1 Ohm, and those power ratings double with every halving of impedance from 8 to 1 Ohms.

Yeah most companies like Krell typically double into 4 ohms, but don't list specs for impedances lower than 4 ohms.

Current= one of the best attributes an amp can have. 99% of the time an amp with excellent current is an excellent sounding/performing amp.

twoboyz · 06-12-2008, 03:55 PM

No way. I'll spend 14K on the new Denon Amp and pre-amp I mean how much do we really need here. We are not powering Madison Square Garden for home theater.

Denon AVR4308ci
Pioneer Elite BDP-95FD
Richard Grays 600s power conditioner
Monster 5100 Mk2
Def Tech BP7002's, CLR 2500, UIW BPZ/A (2), UIW 84/A (2) 7.1
Samsung 5084 1080p
Denon DVD3930ci

Woody · 06-12-2008, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twoboyz

No way. I'll spend 14K on the new Denon Amp and pre-amp I mean how much do we really need here. We are not powering Madison Square Garden for home theater.

Denon AVR4308ci
Pioneer Elite BDP-95FD
Richard Grays 600s power conditioner
Monster 5100 Mk2
Def Tech BP7002's, CLR 2500, UIW BPZ/A (2), UIW 84/A (2) 7.1
Samsung 5084 1080p
Denon DVD3930ci

This is a pre-amp, it doesnt power anything. You need to get seperate amps for that.

desmond · 06-12-2008, 04:08 PM

ML unit looks better, more expensive too.

prerich · 06-12-2008, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gremal

Yipes!

OOOOOOHHHHHHH! AAAAHHHHHHHHH

!

mlomeli · 06-13-2008, 06:30 PM

$30,000???? I can barely afford to post in this thread

Psiweaver · 06-13-2008, 06:45 PM

I find the Krell stuff to be way too bright and not very reliable. I would much rather have the new Mark Levinson Number 502. Looks better, more reliable, better sound quality.

To all those posting that you would rather have denon crap. There are a lot of things out there that sound way better than denon. If you have a great set of speakers and an amp you can get much better sound than from a receiver. I suggest that you check out Anthem, Outlaw and a few other Pre-Pro manufacturers before you say that separates aren't necessary.

fattymcgee311 · 06-13-2008, 07:08 PM

With 30,000 dollars you could go to the theater over 3,000 times and see all the movies with a great picture and great sound. Plus, with all of the "great"

movies that Hollywood is pumping out these days, I am guessing that it would take a very long time to see 3,000 movies worth watching in the first place. It's a no thanks for me.

06-11-2008, 08:50 PM	#1
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	It's only $30,000 KRELL has come out with a new version -- the Evolution 707 -- of its surround/preamp processor that adds four HDMI 1.3 inputs, double the color depth, added bandwidth and other tweaks aimed at fine-tuning the luxury home-theater system, the company said. Priced at $30,000, the Evolution 707 has "the latest in connectivity technology," said Dan D'Agostino, Krell's CEO and chief designer. ElectronicHouse.com (6/10)

06-12-2008, 04:08 PM	#16
desmond Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:262 Blu-ray reviews:2	ML unit looks better, more expensive too. Last edited by desmond; 06-12-2008 at 06:22 PM.

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
Shock & awe. The $6,000,000 home theater	Home Theater General Discussion	Sylin	86	07-01-2010 02:44 PM
WB spent $6,000,000 restoring classic movies	Blu-ray Technology and Future Technology	Batman1980	10	01-09-2010 06:33 PM
Best 60" Plasma/LCD tv's from $1,000-$2,000?	Display Theory and Discussion	Goldensuitcase	12	08-26-2009 06:56 PM
Sony's 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio 27-inch OLED HDTV	OLED TVs	flabzilla	45	08-22-2009 10:06 AM
LG’s PQ60D TV with unbelievable 1,000,000,000:1 contrast ratio and 600HZ refresh rate	Display Theory and Discussion	HDTV1080P	6	01-21-2009 05:00 PM

06-11-2008, 08:55 PM	#2
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Krell makes GREAT stuff..... I've listened to a few, and would love to own their gear..... but it's not on my radar right now.

06-11-2008, 08:55 PM	#3
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	Yipes!

06-11-2008, 10:07 PM	#4
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Ooohhh! Buttons!

06-11-2008, 10:24 PM	#5
Wing Nut Jay Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Sacramento, CA Blu-ray reviews: 1	Practically giving it away, aren't they.

06-11-2008, 11:09 PM	#6
dvdpost Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Behind the Zion curtain	I'll take two!

06-12-2008, 01:07 AM	#7
DiverSpear Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:St. Cloud, Florida Blu-ray collection:154 Trading Score:1	I still have checks, I'll take 3.

06-12-2008, 01:41 AM	#8
Headphone Czar Active Member Member since:May 2008 Location:San Jose, CA Blu-ray reviews:2	I'd rather buy the Sen Orpheous HE90..Stax Omegas, R10/Q10/AKG 1000/L3000 then that.. pluss a 5-10 thousand dac.. For 30,000 you can do so much better to get better SQ..

06-12-2008, 02:20 AM	#9
jcdDigix Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:FL 4K collection:202 Blu-ray collection:1075 DVD collection:1341 Digital collection:3 iTunes collection:134 Blu-ray reviews:7	Well for that price I'd build me 2 nice home theaters with the latest High End Denon & Pioneer...

06-12-2008, 02:50 AM	#10
GORT Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Reducing Your Planet To A Burned Out Cinder Blu-ray collection:295

06-12-2008, 03:03 AM	#11
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Krell products typically are built like tanks and they should be for what they charge. I've heard that their gear is a little bright and edgy compared to some other high end audiophile brands.

06-12-2008, 03:55 PM	#14
twoboyz Member Member since:May 2008	No way. I'll spend 14K on the new Denon Amp and pre-amp I mean how much do we really need here. We are not powering Madison Square Garden for home theater. Denon AVR4308ci Pioneer Elite BDP-95FD Richard Grays 600s power conditioner Monster 5100 Mk2 Def Tech BP7002's, CLR 2500, UIW BPZ/A (2), UIW 84/A (2) 7.1 Samsung 5084 1080p Denon DVD3930ci

06-13-2008, 06:30 PM	#18
mlomeli Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Murray, UT Blu-ray collection:27	$30,000???? I can barely afford to post in this thread

06-13-2008, 06:45 PM	#19
Psiweaver Special Member Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Los Angeles,CA	I find the Krell stuff to be way too bright and not very reliable. I would much rather have the new Mark Levinson Number 502. Looks better, more reliable, better sound quality. To all those posting that you would rather have denon crap. There are a lot of things out there that sound way better than denon. If you have a great set of speakers and an amp you can get much better sound than from a receiver. I suggest that you check out Anthem, Outlaw and a few other Pre-Pro manufacturers before you say that separates aren't necessary.

06-13-2008, 07:08 PM	#20
fattymcgee311 Member Member since:Feb 2008	With 30,000 dollars you could go to the theater over 3,000 times and see all the movies with a great picture and great sound. Plus, with all of the "great" movies that Hollywood is pumping out these days, I am guessing that it would take a very long time to see 3,000 movies worth watching in the first place. It's a no thanks for me.

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals