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I have the Krell HTS 5.1

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Ruben

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In Reply to: Re: anyone has upgraded the Krell HTS2 to 7.1? posted by Rick on April 22, 2002 at 19:49:46:

I know that there is an upgrade available to me. It cost $1500, and the worst is that I would have to part from the krell for at least 2 weeks, perhaps longer. Apparently they replaced the DAC to 24/192 Burr Brown. They also improved the crossover network. I am just looking at my options. I want to hear from someone that got the 5.1 and did the upgrade to 7.1.
Ruben
San Francisco, California

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Re: I have the Krell HTS 5.1 - kotches 07:18:35 04/25/02 (5)
Ruben,
In fairness, you're paying the retail price difference for the upgrade, which is US$1500.
It is my understanding that the line stage is also updated, but I don't know that with absolute certainty.
Regards,
- $1500 for HTS II to HTS 7.1 - big lobsta 18:46:26 04/25/02 (4)
  But $4500 for the original HTS (5.1) to the HTS if and a big IF (a) you are the original owner and (b) is less than one or two years old. So I have been told.
  Is it worth the $4500 upgrade?
  
  All I ask is for a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.
  - Re: $1500 for HTS II to HTS 7.1 - kotches 06:39:11 04/26/02 (3)
    Big, Lobsta:
    You are getting back a brand new piece. The chassis and all interior components are replaced. The original MSRP was US$4500, and you're paying a $1000 premium over brand new.
    Given the age of the HTS-1, I'd say this is not unreasonable -- of course that's me talking about spending your money ;-)
    Regards,
    - I plan to keep the HTS 1 for quite awhile - big lobsta 08:47:36 04/26/02 (2)
      I cannot afford two more speakers and I don't beleive that SACD/DVDa will have music I enjoy in that format.
      All I ask is for a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.
      - But the reason is not HT, the music is...... - Ruben 13:17:51 04/26/02 (1)
        
        In Reply to: I plan to keep the HTS 1 for quite awhile posted by big lobsta on April 26, 2002 at 08:47:36:
        
        Well If I upgrade to 7.1 is not because I want to add two more speakers. I will because the hts2 7.1 is, according to the news release a better DAC with multiple crossovers settings. Please if someone has done the upgrade report back.
        Ruben
        San Francisco, California
        
        I agree - big lobsta 14:31:12 04/26/02 (0)
        
        In Reply to: But the reason is not HT, the music is...... posted by Ruben on April 26, 2002 at 13:17:51:
        
        But I would not upgrade just so I could listen to SACD/DVDa when there isn't any material that appeals to me available yet (remasterd or new).
        I probably would consider upgrading in a couple of years and consider all my options.
        
        All I ask is for a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.

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