Showcase vs Classé Audio Sigma SSP
The Sigma SSP's weight is 8.21 kg (18 lbs) against the Showcase's 8.8 kg (19 lbs). Both share bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (192 kHz), and output impedance (100Ω).
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AmplifiersPre-AmplifiersSurround Sound ProcessorsDiscontinued
About the Showcase
The Krell Showcase is a premium surround preamp/processor that served as Krell's flagship model in the early 2000s. It decodes Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Pro Logic II, and includes 9 proprietary Krell Music Surround modes. The processor features THX Ultra certification and THX postprocessing capabilities. Advanced features include a 7-channel parametric digital room equalizer with four adjustable parameters (filter type, frequency, shape, and level), four memory modes for different source materials, and a selectable throughput mode that bypasses all DSP for analog inputs. The Showcase employs state-of-the-art digital chipsets operating with upsampled 24-bit precision and incorporates Burr Brown 24-bit/192 kHz DACs on all channels. The preamp section uses Krell Current Mode circuitry with fully balanced topology for low noise and detail retrieval. The processor is no longer manufactured.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- DAC Chip
- Burr Brown
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Impedance
- 100Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Digital Inputs
- coaxial, optical
- Analog Inputs
- XLR, RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 439 × 145 × 503 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 8.8 kg (19 lbs)
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