Krell Evolution 505 SACD Player... $1750.00 OBO
nooshinjohn
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The very stuff legends are made of. This is NOT the infamous player that generated a fabled road trip, but it's replacement. 
The 505 is one of the very best out there for SACD playback, though it also can elevate regular CD's as well. Solid construction and attention to detail are superb, as you would expect from a player costing over 10k when new. Laser assembly was replaced by the folks at Krell 6 months ago, and I may have played 6 discs in it since. Faceplate has a minor scuff across the top edge, but it is invisible from three feet, or when placed inside a cabinet. The top also has some scuffs from having other gear on top of it. These blemishes were all present prior to my purchasing it and in no way detract from the enjoyment of owning a piece of gear such as this. The only reason for the sale is that I simply do not use it, and find for my needs, my Oppo does a superb job.
Pictures will be added later. My price includes shipping.
The 505 is one of the very best out there for SACD playback, though it also can elevate regular CD's as well. Solid construction and attention to detail are superb, as you would expect from a player costing over 10k when new. Laser assembly was replaced by the folks at Krell 6 months ago, and I may have played 6 discs in it since. Faceplate has a minor scuff across the top edge, but it is invisible from three feet, or when placed inside a cabinet. The top also has some scuffs from having other gear on top of it. These blemishes were all present prior to my purchasing it and in no way detract from the enjoyment of owning a piece of gear such as this. The only reason for the sale is that I simply do not use it, and find for my needs, my Oppo does a superb job.
Pictures will be added later. My price includes shipping.
The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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WHAT?!?!?!?!
After all that you put me through on the candy store for Oppo thread.
NOW YOU'RE SELLING IT?!?!?!
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honestaquarian wrote: »
WHAT?!?!?!?!
After all that you put me through on the candy store for Oppo thread.
NOW YOU'RE SELLING IT?!?!?!
Which Oppo thread? I am kind of behind the times.
John,
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This is end-game for sure. Sadly I am no longer playing the game for which it is intended.
The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
You have any sexy pictures of it? The player that is. Feel free to message me your thoughts versus the Oppo. I have experience with Oppo as well.
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halen -
I can say with confidence that the Krell digs deeper into the music than the Oppo does, particularly with regular CD's. It tends towards analytical sounding but does not give up the warmth that you expect to hear with SACD. The only real drawback I have with it is the display tends to be far to bright, so I just turn it off.
The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
honestaquarian wrote: »
WHAT?!?!?!?!
After all that you put me through on the candy store for Oppo thread.
NOW YOU'RE SELLING IT?!?!?!
Which Oppo thread? I am kind of behind the times.
John,
I am interested as I am rebuilding my audio systems.
@halen I said the name of the thread above. “Candy store for Oppo”. Just do a search for it. -
This should have gone within minutes of posting..one of the best sounding players out there...built beyond a tank and at the give away price you could use it for a year or two and get every penny you spent back...thou we do not see eye to eye in many posts I will say this a STEAL.......kudos Sir for pricing it as you did......seriously gang its that good of a player.................................
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Going to keep this here until the 1st. After that I will put list it elsewhere at a higher price. As has been said by others, this is a stellar, end-game player that has been freshly serviced by Krell and given a clean bill of health, and a new SACD pickup.
I would like this to stay in the family...The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
Good deal, I would buy this if I didn't already have two SACD players.
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Pending...The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
Gone....
The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
nooshinjohn wrote: »Gone....
Did it stay in the family?
Congratulations either way. I wish I was rich, would love to have bought it.Pio Elete Pro 520
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It is not, unfortunately...the person who bought it has a few gears missing from his transmission, but seems a decent guy...
The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
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If I listened to CDs I would have taken this for a ride! Congrats on the sale!"if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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offer made...was buying for my oldest....after he graduated fire fighters school I told him he could replace an old outdated cdp he had....in addition to his fulltime job he is also a paid firefighter for the city of Hopkins MN...kid has more drive in his pinkie than i have in my entire body
went to school nights and weekends for almost 2 years before graduating
