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Krell Industries kSL-2 Owner's Reference Manual

Krell industries inc. stereo preamplifier owner's reference

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Summary of Contents for Krell Industries kSL-2

  • Page 2 A. INTRODUCTION, Thank you for your purchase of the .KRELL KSL-2. T.he KSL-2 utilizes some of the latest evolutions in preampli- fier technology. In the KRELL tradition, the KSL-2’S exceptional sonic quality sets the standard, creating a new -level of performance value.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    B. TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY BASIC INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS BASIC PREAMPLIFIER OPERATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION C. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 1. Open the box and remove the top layer of foam. The KSI2-2 and following items will now tie visible: T-15 torx key~or 3/32 allen key Warranty card...
  • Page 4: Basic Installation And Operation

    AC adaptors. High quality 15 amp line conditioners or grounded ~C strips are acceptable. NOTE: The KSL-2 is designed to be left ON at all times. OPTIONAL PHONO OPERATION The KSL-2 has an optional phono board available. The phono board is swichable f6r Moving magnet and Mov- ing coil phono cartridges.
  • Page 5: Input And Output Connections

    S-1 input connectors as a line level input when the phono board is installed. 2. Connect the output of the KSL-2 to the input of your power amplifier. The KSL-2 has both Balanced outputs v!a standard XLR connectors and single-ended outputs via standard RCA connectors.
  • Page 6: Basic Preamplifier Operation

    2. Turn the volume control fully counterclockwise to the Off position. 3. Turn the power amplifier On. Be sure the KSL-2 is on at this point. If the KSL-2 is notpowered at this time, turn the amplifier Off and plug tile KSL-2 into the wall AC receptacle.
  • Page 7 REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION INPUTS Two single-ended inputs via standard RCA connectors S 1- Dedicated to Phono input if board is installed Two balanced inputs via standard XLR connectors TAPE Tape input via standard RCA connectors TAPE OUTPUT Record via RCA connectors MAIN OUTPUTS Single-ended RCA output connectors Balanced XLR output connectors...
  • Page 8: Questions And Answers

    G. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q. When I turn up the volume on the KSL-2 a loud hum is present from tlie loudspeakers. What could it be? A. Hum can be caused by several different disturbances. Check to make sure all of the cables in and out of the KSL-2 are sound and making proper contact.
  • Page 9 KSL-2. F-or every balanced termination on the KSL-2 you increase the gain by 6dB. . I came home one evening and the pilot LED in the SL-2 was not illuminated( What should I do? A.
  • Page 10: Specifications

    H. SPECIFICATIONS GAIN 7.SdB SIGNAL-TO-NOISE < -90 dB unweighted 1K < 0.01% 20K < 0.01% INPUT IMPEDANCE 47,000 ohms(47K) OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 11 ohms OUTPUT VOLTAGE 8 volts R.M.S. DIMENSIONS 19" WIDE 14" DEEP 2.5" HIGH with feet WEIGHT Unit only 19 pound, s packed 24 pounos...
  • Page 11: Warranty And Service Information

    WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION There are no user-serviceable parts inside the KSL-2. The KSL-2 has a limited warranty_ of five years parts and labor. Return freight is included in the warranty. The warranty, pefi.od, tiegins on_the date of purchase and is activated with the return ot the enclosed Warranty Card and a copy of the Sales receipt.