KAV-250cd vs Rotel CD14
The CD14's bit depth is 24-bit against the KAV-250cd's 20-bit, its signal-to-noise 118 dB against 103 dB, its thd 0.002% against 0.001%, and its output impedance 100Ω against 75Ω.
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About the KAV-250cd
The Krell KAV-250cd is a premium compact disc player that establishes a significant standard of value in high-end audio components. It features Class A direct-coupled, complementary output circuitry and a high-precision disc transport mechanism with a mechanically isolated drive featuring a linear drive laser assembly. The player delivers exceptional clarity, definition, and musicality characteristic of Krell's audio engineering. It supports HDCD decoding via a Pacific Microsonics PMD 100 decoder and includes both balanced XLR and single-ended RCA analog outputs, plus a digital S/PDIF output. The KAV-250cd comes with wireless infrared remote control and is designed for front-loading with a center-mounted mechanism allowing it to be stacked with other components. However, the original model has been noted to have reliability issues with disc reading and transport mechanisms, which were addressed in the later KAV-250cd/2 revision. The unit is no longer manufactured and is available only on the secondary market.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 20-bit
- DAC Chip
- Dual Burr-Brown PCM-1702
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 103 dB
- Output Impedance
- 75Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- S/PDIF
- Analog Inputs
- XLR, RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 483 × 94 × 381 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 7.3 kg (16 lbs)
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