Krell Stealth Owners manual

A. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your.purchase of the Krell STEALTH
Advanced One-Bit Digital to Analog Converter and

welcome to the Krell family of audio compo.n.ents. You
have joined a select group of discriminating listeners who

enjoy the finest in music reproduction.
Krell ,D, igital is dedicated to the d~evelopment of techno~-

1.o.gicady advanced components tor the reproductio.n ot
digitally recorded music. These designs continue the

Krell tradition of uncompromising performance through
leading-edge technology.

To obtain the best performance from your STEALTH
processor, careful attention should be paid to its place-

ment, installation and operation. A thoro~ugh understand­ing of these details willhelp insure satistac.tory operation
ani:l long life for the STEALTH and related system com­ponents.

This Owner’s Reference is divided into several sections,
each designed to perform a different function. As you
.read through this. O.w, ner’s reference you will become
19et.ter acquainted witla the features and functions tna.t
make the STEALTH a superb value. A Question and
Answer section is also included where answers to com­mon questions are provided. Should you have any ques­tions or suggestions please feel free to contact your au­thorized dealer or the KRELL staff for assistance.

In the unlikely event that your .STEALTH should require

service, you will be pleased to know tlaat it is backed by_ a

comprehensive Customer batisfaction policy and one of
the most advanced servic, e facilities in the industry. For

cletailed information on tlae terms and conditions of ser­vice please consult your warranty registration card or
your authorized KRELL Distributor.

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B. TABLE OF CONTENTS

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

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BASIC INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
INPUT AND ~UTPUT CONNECTIONS

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PROCESSOR OPERATION AND DIGITAL
TAPE LOOP

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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FRONT AND REAR PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION

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C, UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Open the box and remove the top layer of foam. The

following items will now be visible:

STEALTH D/A Converter
AC power cord
PacKet containing the Owners Reference and
warranty card

NOTE: If any of these items are not included please
contact your authorized dealer immediately f6r assis-

tance.

2. Carefully remove the unit and accessories from the
box and remove the protective plastic wrap from the unit.

NOTE: Save all packing mater.ial.s. If you must ship y.our
STEALTH in the future, re_pack tlae unit in its original

packaging to prevent transit damage.

3. Remove the voltage identification sticker on the back
of the unit.

D. BASIC INSTALLATION
AND OPERATION

Before you install the STEALTH into your sy.stem we
recommend that you follow these g.uidelines in choosing’

the location. This will facilitate a clean, trouble-free
installation.

CAUTION: When making connections to this component
or any other, make sure tlie power amplifier is OFF and
the preamplifier is in the MUTE or STANDBY mode.

1. Although well shielded, the processor should not be

p.laced in close proximity to hum-sensitive components
~i.e. preamps, turntables, tuners, etc.)

2. As with any high quality, component, ensure that the

vent openings in the chassis are ]~ree from obstruction,

allowing the processor to dissipate heat created by its

highly regulated power supply and high bias Class A

output stage.

3. Place the unit on a clean, level surface away from
excessive heat or moisture.

4. Connect the AC power cord to the back of the unit.
Once the power cord is secured, plug the other end into

an AC outlet. The .O. degree, Source and Coax 1 LEDs
will illuminate, indicating the digital signal processor is

powered.

S.hould y~our u.nit not perform as described above, unplug
tlae unit trom the AC outlet and contact your local Krell

dealer or the Krell factory.

NOTE: While the STEALTH has superb regulatio

does not require a dedicated AC circuit, we strongly
advise, against any connections through extension cords

or multiple AC adaptors. High quality 15 amp grounded
AC strips are acceptable.

CAUTION: Do not remove or bypass the ground pin on

the end of the AC cord. This may cause RFI (radio fre­quency interference) to be induced into your playback

system.

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