Krell Showcase Amplifier, Showcase Processor Brochure

Processor

The Showcase is Krell’s fifth generation

surround sound preamp/processor,

delivering the benefits of almost a

decade of experience in the develop-

ment of reference-quality High End

Audio Theater (HEAT™) systems.

A unique software-based seven-channel digital room

equalizer maximizes system performance in any room.

For each of four memory settings, the user can program

filter type (high-pass, low-pass, notch, peaking, and

high/low shelf), frequency, shape, and level for all seven

channels. This makes it possible to program, for exam-

ple, independent settings for stereo music, multichannel

music, movie surround, or even video game software.

Krell’s digital room equalizer can transform your family

entertainment room into a breathtaking home theater…

without hiring an architect.

Showcase Processor

With the latest in surround sound
technologies, a proprietary digital room
equalizer, and an exceptional preampli­fier section, the Showcase processor
extends the KAV Series’ tradition of
Krell engineering and affordability to a
new generation.

State-of-the-art digital chipsets, operating with
upsampled 24-bit precision, control all of the digital
signal processing in the Showcase processor. THX­Ultra certified, the processor incorporates advanced
technologies, including Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby
Digital EX, THX Surround EX, DTS NEO: 6, and DTS­ES 6.1. Krell software provides digitally controlled
bass management with user-selectable crossover
points, optimizing the system’s speaker/subwoofer
interface. Following all digital signal processing, the
information is decoded by 24-bit/192 kHz DAC’s in
all 7.1 channels to deliver the most accurate analog
signal possible to the preamplifier stage.

The Showcase processor employs fully

discrete video circuitry. With bandwidth

greater than 80 MHz, it ensures the

integrity of all progressive and High

Definition component signals, while still

providing the convenience of on-screen

display for all video signals.

The Showcase processor uses Krell advanced analog
circuitry in the critical preamplifier section. The fully
balanced design delivers the extremely wide band­width required for accurate reproduction of the cur­rent generation of movie soundtracks and high-reso­lution audio formats. The analog Preamp mode
bypasses all digital circuits, providing the most direct
signal path for multichannel and stereo recordings.

Advanced operating features include a host of remote user
interfaces, FLASH memory for future software upgrades, and an
intuitive menu-based Smart System Setup. From ease of initial
setup to dramatic performances in your home, the Krell
Showcase sets a new benchmark for high performance and
value in a preamp/processor.

Amplifier

Simply elegant, the refined brushed

aluminum Krellcoat™ finish only hints at the

exhilarating performance that lurks beneath

the exterior of the Krell Showcase

Multichannel Amplifier.

Every aspect, from sonic performance and power

delivery to style and upgradability, functions

in seamless harmony. Available in 5-, 6-, and 7-

channel configurations, the Showcase amplifiers are

solidly based on the same legendary Krell technolo-

gies found in any of its top-of-the-line- siblings.

Showcase Multichannel Amplifier

Featuring technology developed for the Full
Power Balanced amplifiers, the Showcase
design employs Krell Current Mode™ circuitry.
Its fully balanced topology ensures the lowest
noise and greatest detail retrieval. Class A input,
pre-driver, and driver stages provide the most
accurate signal path for critical low level signals.

The foundation of any amplifier is

the power supply. A massive

1,500 W toroidal transformer and

80,000 microfarads of filter capac-

itance provide a rock solid power

platform impervious to speaker

demand or AC line fluctuations.

Easy Upgrades:
Amplifier modules
for the sixth and
seventh channels
can be added at
any time.

The modular platform provides an upgrade path
for the Showcase 5 and Showcase 6 amplifiers,
enabling additional channels to be installed at
any time. The base platform includes input and
speaker connections for seven channels, making
upgrades a simple matter when desired.

To deliver the most electrifying experience with
today’s demanding multichannel music and movie
soundtracks, an amplifier must be able to generate
substantial power into 8 ohms… and then double
that output when a speaker’s impedance is halved
to 4 ohms. The Showcase amplifier module uses
eight high-speed power devices to deliver 125 W
into 8 ohms and 250 W into 4 ohms. Previously
implemented only in reference-level Krell compo­nents, surface mount technology makes possible the
high circuit density required for the widest possible
dynamic range and bandwidth.

Specifications

The Showcase Series: The Triumph of Performance, Style, and Value

Showcase Processor

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 94 dB “A” weighted
Total Harmonic Distortion: -88 dB unweighted, 20-20,000 Hz
Inputs:

Analog Audio 1 pair balanced; 7 pairs single-ended
Digital Audio 4 coaxial; 4 optical
Video 4 S-video; 4 composite; 3 component
Analog Tape 2 pair single-ended

Outputs:

Analog Audio 8 balanced; 8 single-ended
Digital Audio 1 coaxial
Video 2 S-video; 2 composite; 1 component
Analog Tape 2 pair single-ended

Remote Control: 1 handheld unit; 1 12 VDC in/4 12 VDC

out (12 V trigger); 1 RC-5 input; 1 bidirec­tional RS-232

Decoding Modes: Dolby Pro Logic II; Dolby Digital 5.1;

DTS 5.1; DTS ES Discrete 6.1; DTS ES
Matrix 6.1; THX Surround EX; DTSNeo:6;

Dolby Digital Surround EX
Surround Enhancement: 9 Krell Music Surround modes
Dimensions (WxHxD): 17.25 x 5.65 x 16.25 in.

43.8 x 14.4 x 41.3 cm

Weight: 19.25 lb. • 8.75 kg

Amplifier Showcase 7 Showcase 6 Showcase 5

Frequency Response: 20–20,000 Hz, 0, -0.15 dB 20–20,000 Hz, 0, -0.15 dB 20–20,000 Hz, 0, -0.15 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Better than 110 dB “A” weighted Better than 110 dB “A” weighted Better than 110 dB “A” weighted
Gain: 26.2 dB 26.2 dB 26.2 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: Less than 0.03% at 1 kHz Less than 0.03% at 1 kHz Less than 0.03% at 1 kHz

Input Impedance: 45 kohms 45 kohms 45 kohms
Input Sensitivity: 1.55 Vrms 1.55 Vrms 1.55 Vrms
Output Power: 125 W at 8 ohms 125 W at 8 ohms 125 W at 8 ohms

(Each Channel Driven) 250 W at 4 ohms 250 W at 4 ohms 250 W at 4 ohms
Output Voltage: 190 V peak to peak 190 V peak to peak 190 V peak to peak

Power Consumption:

Standby 90 W 80 W 70 W
Idle 150 W 130 W 110 W
Max. 1,600 W 1,400 W 1,200 W

Inputs (operational): 7 single-ended via RCA connectors 6 single-ended via RCA connectors 5 single-ended via RCA connectors

Outputs: 7 channels via 5-way binding posts 6 channels via 5-way binding posts 5 channels via 5-way binding posts
Remote Connectors: 12 VDC out (12 V trigger) 12 VDC out (12 V trigger) 12 VDC out (12 V trigger)

Dimensions (WxHxD): 17.3 x 5.7 x 19.8 in. 17.3 x 5.7 x 19.8 in. 17.3 x 5.7 x 19.8 in.

Weight:

Shipping 68 lb. • 30.8 kg 66 lb. • 29.9 kg 64 lb. • 29.0 kg
Unit Only 60 lb. • 27.1 kg 58 lb. • 26.2 kg 56 lb. • 25.3 kg

0.2–95,000 Hz, +0, -3 dB 0.2–95,000 Hz, +0, -3 dB 0.2–95,000 Hz, +0, -3 dB

Less than 0.20% at 20 kHz Less than 0.20% at 20 kHz Less than 0.20% at 20 kHz

32 Vrms 32 Vrms 32 Vrms

7 balanced via XLR connectors 6 balanced via XLR connectors 5 balanced via XLR connectors

via 3.5 mm connector via 3.5 mm connector via 3.5 mm connector

43.9 x 14.5 x 50.3 cm 43.9 x 14.5 x 50.3 cm 43.9 x 14.5 x 50.3 cm

All operational features, functions, specifications, and policies are subject to change without notification.

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“Krell” is a registered trademark of Krell Industries, Inc., and is restricted for use by Krell Industries, Inc., its subsidiaries, and authorized agents. “HEAT,” “Krell Current Mode,” “Krell Architech Construction,” and
“Krellcoat Finish,” are trademarks of Krell Industries, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Copyright 1992­1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. “DTS,” “DTS Digital Surround,” “DTS-ES Extended Surround,” and “Neo:6” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. “THX” is a registered trade­mark of Lucasfilm, Ltd. “Toslink” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners. ©2002 Krell Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.