{"product_id":"krell-illusion-ii-dual-mono-balanced-preamplifier","title":"Krell Illusion II - Dual Mono Balanced Preamplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeave it to Krell to create a preamplifier that gives you everything you could want in a world class digital and analog audio system. The Illusion II features both balanced and single-ended inputs plus five digital inputs. The digital module features AES\/EBU, coaxial and optical digital inputs for use with streaming devices or other digital sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Illusion II preamplifier is a neutral sounding, dual monaural design with the left and right channels using dedicated power supply regulation and individual circuit boards. All signal gain is executed with surface mount technology using proprietary multiple-output current mirrors with nearly 500 times the open loop linearity of other designs. Featuring 700 kHz bandwidth in a zero feedback, balanced, Krell Current Mode design, the Illusion II shares the same design philosophy as its bigger brother, the flagship Illusion preamplifier. Negative feedback is not used anywhere in the preamp, nor is it necessary. Open-loop distortion is typically less than 0.003%. The volume control is realized with a balanced resistor ladder - bandwidth and transient response of the preamp circuitry are virtually unaffected by the volume setting. The headphone circuitry is identical to the main circuitry, offering private listening with the same performance as speaker playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe digital module supports up to 24 bit\/192kHz LPCM. All digital signals are fed to an ESS Sabre DAC and then sent to Krell’s Current Mode, discrete, balanced analog circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe power supply is oversized for a preamplifier and features a 95 VA transformer and 40,000 µF of capacitance giving it the ability to respond quickly to musical demands. The large power supply improves noise rejection and renders the Illusion II impervious to all but the most severe AC voltage power fluctuations. A new eco-friendly standby mode reduces power consumption to 2W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFEATURES \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual mono design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop shelf power regulation and power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo negative feedback design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDead quiet allowing more music and greater definition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-bit R2R ladder volume control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eINPUTS - (2) Balanced, (3) RCA, (1) AES\/EBU, (2) Coaxial Digital, (2) Optical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOUTPUTS - Balanced and RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHEADPHONE OUTPUT - Full size (1\/4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO\u003cspan\u003eNTROL - 12V trigger in\/out, RS-232, IR\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIMENSIONS - (LxWxH) 18.3\" x 17.3\" x 3.8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWEIGHT: 17.2 Lbs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN THE BOX \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Box and packing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal metal remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Manuals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal power cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unit is in near new condition and near what we'd consider mint.  It's re-packed in the original box and looks like a new unit.  Super low hours and includes everything it came with new.  No sign of smoke, pets or kids.  The face is excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Krell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457668612384,"sku":null,"price":5900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/3728\/1568\/files\/KrellIllusionIIfront.avif?v=1775676322","url":"https:\/\/salon1audio.com\/products\/krell-illusion-ii-dual-mono-balanced-preamplifier","provider":"Salon 1 Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}