Krell KPS 28c // Preowned / CD-HDCD Player

The Krell KPS 28C is classic Krell digital muscle—dense, serious, and unapologetically overbuilt. A one-box CD player from Krell’s golden era, the 28C packs massive internal power reserves, a rock-solid transport, and fully balanced circuitry into a chassis that feels more like an amplifier than a disc spinner. Sonically, it delivers the unmistakable Krell signature: huge dynamics, iron-fisted bass control, and a bold, authoritative presentation that makes CDs sound physical and alive. Imaging is locked in, detail is carved cleanly, and the overall feel is confident rather than clinical. The KPS 28C isn’t about convenience or nostalgia—it’s about proving just how powerful and engaging Red Book digital can be when it’s done the Krell way.

*Includes the manual and remote

S/N: 13501090378

Type: CD/SACD Player, HDCD capable.
Design: Krell's proprietary current-mode, fully balanced design.
Outputs: Includes Balanced XLR and likely proprietary CAST connections.
Digital Conversion: Utilizes Burr-Brown PCM1790 DACs for 192kHz/24-bit processing.
Formats: Plays CD, SACD, and DVD-Audio discs.
Audio Quality: High bandwidth (claimed -3dB at 1.5MHz for related Krell circuits), Class A operation.
Build: Heavy, substantial build quality (around 13 kg / 28 lbs)