Krell Industries KPA, KBL owner manual Introduction

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KBL & KPA OWNERS' MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your purchase of a new KRELLpreamplifier. This Owners'

Manual covers both the KBL and KPA preamplifiers, as they have been

designed to be companion pieces and can be utilized in varying combinations. For each user there will be information that does not pertain

to their specific situation. Therefore, in the interest of clarity, details relating to different combinations are presented in well-defined sections.

The

KBL and

KPA represent

significant

departures

from

traditional

preamplifier

design.

The time invested

in

carefully

reading this

manual

will

yield

an

important

understanding

of

the functions

and design

features

of the units.

Due to

the

high

level of

performance

of

which these units are

capable,

careful placement

and installation

are

crucial.

Your

thorough

understanding of the operations of the KBLand KPAwill help insure their maximum performance and long life.

ABOUT THE OWNERS' MANUAL

The KBL/KPA Owner's Manual is divided into various groups of

information. The purpose of the document as a whole is to familiarize you

with the units and guide you through their set-up, installation and operation in a logical progression. The Table of Contents is as follows:

A. Serial Number(s) and Factorv-Shi~ed Confia~ration

B. General Information: a description of the basic design and performance features of the KBL and KPA

C. Unpacking: detail of accessories shipped with the KBL and KPA in various configurations