Krell Industries Surround Sound Preamp/Processor manual Processor Showcase Processor

Processor Showcase 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.

Aunique 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.

With the latest in surround sound technologies, a proprietary digital room equalizer, and an exceptional preampli- fier 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. THX- Ultra certified, the processor incorporates advanced technologies, including Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital EX, THX Surround EX, DTS NEO: 6, and DTS- ES 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 uses Krell advanced analog circuitry in the critical preamplifier section. The fully balanced design delivers the extremely wide band- width required for accurate reproduction of the cur- rent generation of movie soundtracks and high-reso- lution audio formats. The analog Preamp mode bypasses all digital circuits, providing the most direct signal path for multichannel and stereo recordings.

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.

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.