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- Page 1 Reference KPE Standard KPE THE LEADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING Phono Preamplifier Instructions for Use Owner’s Reference...
- Page 2 This product is manufactured in the United States of America. Krell is a registered trademark of Krell Industries, Inc., and is restricted for use by Krell Industries, Inc., its subsidiaries, and authorized agents. All other trademarks and tradenames are registered to their respective companies.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Page INTRODUCTION DEFINITION OF TERMS UNPACKING PLACEMENT AC Power Guidelines CONNECTING THE KPE TO YOUR SYSTEM OPERATING THE REFERENCE KPE OPERATING THE STANDARD KPE WARRANTY RETURN AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS Back Cover Krell KPE... - Page 4 Illustrations Page FIGURE 1 Reference KPE Phono Board FIGURE 2 Standard KPE Phono Board Krell KPE...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Krell KPE external phono amplifier. The Reference KPE and the Standard KPE are high performance phono amplifiers designed to work with any moving coil cartridge. This owner’s manual discusses the features and functions of the KPE along with critical installation information. -
Page 6: Definition Of Terms
In addition, the Standard KPE needs to be set for either moving magnet or moving coil car- tridge operation. See Operating the Reference KPE on page 8, or Operating the Standard KPE on page 10. Krell KPE... -
Page 7: Unpacking
If any of these items are not included in the box, please contact your autho- Notes rized dealer or distributor immediately for assistance. Save all packing materials. If you ship your KPE in the future, repack the unit in its original packaging to prevent shipping damage. Krell KPE... -
Page 8: Placement
AC adapters. High quality 15 amp grounded AC strips are accept- able. High quality AC line conditioners or filters can be used if they are grounded and meet or exceed the unit’s power supply rating of 100 VA. Krell KPE... -
Page 9: Connecting The Kpe To Your System
Connecting the KPE to your System The KPE can obtain power from the DC output of the Krell KBL, the Krell KRC–2, the Krell KCT, or from the optional power supply. INSTALLATION WITH 1. Unplug the KBL, KRC–2, or KCT from the AC wall socket. - Page 10 Figure 1 Reference KPE Phono Board 1 Mounting Hole 2 Loading Switch 3 Gain Switch Bank Krell KPE...
- Page 11 Figure 2 Standard KPE Phono Board 4 Mounting Hole 5 Loading Switch 6 MMMC (Moving Coil Moving Magnet) Switch Bank Krell KPE...
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Page 12: Operating The Reference Kpe
Each switch bank is labeled OPEN on one side. When a rocker switch on Note the switch bank is depressed toward the side labeled OPEN, the switch is OPEN, or off. When a rocker switch is depressed away from the side labeled OPEN, the switch is CLOSED, or on. Krell KPE... - Page 13 Note Experiment with different types of loading until you find the one that sounds best. Always have one switch CLOSED (on) for both channels. 5. Place the topcover back on the Reference KPE and replace the topcover screws. Krell KPE...
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Page 14: Operating The Standard Kpe
Depress the rocker switch in the direction of the label. COIL CARTRIDGES OR MOVING MAGNET 5. Select the phono cartridge loading that is closest to your cartridge CARTRIDGES requirements for both channels. Depress the loading switch which corresponds to the load setting desired. Krell KPE... - Page 15 (switch 4) on both channels. Experiment with different types of loading until you find the one that sounds best. Always have one switch CLOSED (on) for both channels. 8. Place the topcover back on the Standard KPE and replace the topcover screws. Krell KPE...
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Page 16: Warranty
This Krell product has a limited warranty of five years for parts and labor on circuitry. Should this product fail to perform at any time during the warranty, Krell will repair it at no cost to the warranty benefits, please owner, except as set forth in this warranty. -
Page 17: Return Authorization Procedure
203-799-9796 E-MAIL service@krellonline.com WEB SITE http://www.krellonline.com To return a product to Krell, please follow this procedure so that we HOW TO RETURN may serve you better: A PRODUCT 1. Obtain a Return Authorization Number (R/A number) and ship- ping address from the Krell Service Department. -
Page 18: Specifications
Krell Industries, Inc. Reference KPE 45 Connair Road Standard KPE Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA Phono Preamplifier TEL 203-799-9954, FAX 203-891-2028 v 02.1 E-MAIL krell@krellonline.com WEB SITE www.krellonline.com Specifications Reference KPE Standard KPE All operational features, functions, specifications, and policies are...