Krell Industries Evolution Two WCES 2005 User Manual

The Evolution Two

Monaural

Preamplifier

• Two megahertz open loop

bandwidth in a zero feedback,
balanced, Krell Current Mode
and CAST circuitry design.

• To eliminate loading effects,

single-ended and balanced volt­age inputs drive a dynamically­cascoded JFET buffer, which
has tremendous open-loop line­arity and very high input imped­ance.

• All signal gain is realized in the

current domain using proprie­tary multiple-output current
mirrors with nearly 500 times
the open loop linearity of other
designs.

• Negative feedback is not used

anywhere in the preamp be­cause it is not necessary. Open­loop distortion is typically less
than 0.005% (50 parts per mil­lion).

• The volume control is realized

with a 16-bit balanced resistor
ladder — bandwidth and tran­sient response of the preamp
circuitry are virtually unaffected
by the volume setting.

• Housed in a separate chassis,

the power supply makes use of
extensive electrical and mag­netic shielding to keep radiated
interference out of critical pre­amplifier circuits.

• Each monaural preamplifier has

a power supply capability equivalent
to many stereo power amplifiers.

• A 170 VA toroidal transformer

drives four 8-amp bridge rectifi­ers and 39,600 microfarads of
filter capacitance.

• A new Krell-designed digital

control circuit monitors and
optimizes the preamplifier’s
operating parameters.

• Any number of preamplifiers

may be linked and controlled
from a single master, making
high quality, multi-channel au­dio systems a reality for the
first time.

• Offered in diamond-cut silver or

luxurious black finish.

WCES 2005 - New Product Announcement

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The Evolution Series
Expressed through a combination
of breakthrough technologies and
inspired vision, the Evolution Two
Preamplifier and Evolution One
Power Amplifier culminate more
than 25 years of industry lead­ing audio design. The relentless pursuit of the most realistic
music reproduction is at the heart of Krell design, and this
heart beats strongest in the Evolution. The Krell trademark is
synonymous with music reproduction that fills a room with in-

toxicating detail and startling dynamics.
Like live music, this effortless power and
instant response elicit a visceral response
that engages all the senses. Yielding phe­nomenal power in the most refined man-

ner imaginable, the Evolution system is a
synthesis of almost impossible contradictions; a unique blend of
beauty, grace, and power.

Savor

a totally new

listening experience...

Krell Industries, Inc. • 45 Connair Road, Orange CT 06477-3650
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