Blew up the Krell S-300i

[frenchmon]

Well if I where in your shoes...I would call and ask where they are in the repair work. Nothing wrong with that. I'm sure they understand the attachments that come with this hobby.

[JohnMichael]

Well if I where in your shoes...I would call and ask where they are in the repair work. Nothing wrong with that. I'm sure they understand the attachments that come with this hobby.

I am trying to be patient so they do not decide to charge me for my mistake of using those wires. I am afraid the squeaky wheel might get the bill. I also do not know the amount of damage to the amp. Luckily I have the Onkyo so I am not stuck listeneing to the Sounds of Silence.

Last time the repair turnaround was quick but he told me it would be 2-3 weeks. I am not sure if they have presented at any audio shows and that may have reduced the number of techs doing repairs.

[JohnMichael]

I came home from work and someone had a Fed Ex tag on the security door. It was my address but it did not say where it originated. I had ordered a new pair of speaker cables which are my best ones yet at least by price. As soon as I was in front of the computer I checked it out. Hell yes the Krell is back.

I could either wait for another day for delivery or I could drive to pick it up. I googled the closest Fed Ex and found out it was 47 minutes away. I took my dog to my sisters and hit the road about 6:15 PM. I arrived in Columbus at Fed Ex and was next in line. They brought the amp out on a cart and I loaded it into the car.

I drove home and carried the amp up the stairs. I unboxed it and removed the Onkyo. Replaced the Krell and hooked it all up. Turned it on and beautiful music once again. Jumped back in the car, stopped at a store and was at my sister's house by 7:50 PM to pick up my dog.

I might have exceeded the speed limit in my excitement.

They replaced an entire channel. My guess is the left which is the one that produced no sound before the major shut down. Thank you Krell and I will send them a thank you note.

[texlle]

Eh, for a Krell, I bet I could've made it back by 7:30.

[Smokey]

I could either wait for another day for delivery or I could drive to pick it up. I googled the closest Fed Ex and found out it was 47 minutes away. I took my dog to my sisters and hit the road about 6:15 PM. I arrived in Columbus at Fed Ex and was next in line. They brought the amp out on a cart and I loaded it into the car.

I drove home and carried the amp up the stairs. I unboxed it and removed the Onkyo. Replaced the Krell and hooked it all up. Turned it on and beautiful music once again. Jumped back in the car, stopped at a store and was at my sister's house by 7:50 PM to pick up my dog.

I bet the dog felt like a Yo-Yo

My obvious question is why didn't you left the dog at house or take him with you to FedEx?

[JohnMichael]

I bet the dog felt like a Yo-Yo

My obvious question is why didn't you left the dog at house or take him with you to FedEx?

He is used to my taking him for a long walk when I get home from work. Since I wanted to pick up my amp that would seriously delay the walk. The best for both of us was to let him run in my sister's back yard with her two dogs. He had a play date and I got my amp. I would never drive like I do with him in the car.

I am pleased to report both dog and amp are doing quite well.

[JohnMichael]

It was nice to hear tight fast bass again. The Onkyo is sluggish in the bass. I feel like all my music is back. After 4 weeks without the Krell and hearing it again last night I realize that I really enjoy the amp and my system. My new cables will be here tomorrow and I am looking forward to a nice long listening session.

[Hyfi]

Good to hear it's back.

What's up with the Anti cables? I thought they were the end all cable selection.

[Jack in Wilmington]

Yea this is the first time I've heard about new speaker cables. And as for Krell, didn't you get a heads-up that the amp was on its way? I figure that you would be tracking its progress like the kids track Santas progress on Christmas Eve. I'm sure you would have liked to call in sick today, but that's not your style. Anyway congrats, here's to a long and happy listening session ( I'm toasting you with my coffee cup) what do you expect at 9:30 in the morning.

[JohnMichael]

Good to hear it's back.

What's up with the Anti cables? I thought they were the end all cable selection.

I did not use them with the Onkyo since it does not accept spades. I still have them and will compare them to the new cables. The AntiCables are very good for the money. One very small complaint is that they seem to compress the music ever so slightly. The Slates which use different gauge solid core wires to create the cables do not have that limitation. The slight compression is only noticeable after long term listening. I will never twist them again since that brightened them and reduced instrumental textures. The AntiCables will always be in my cable collection.

[JohnMichael]

Yea this is the first time I've heard about new speaker cables. And as for Krell, didn't you get a heads-up that the amp was on its way? I figure that you would be tracking its progress like the kids track Santas progress on Christmas Eve. I'm sure you would have liked to call in sick today, but that's not your style. Anyway congrats, here's to a long and happy listening session ( I'm toasting you with my coffee cup) what do you expect at 9:30 in the morning.

No I did not have a tracking number but you are right I would have followed it every step of the way. Oh and my new cables are Audioquest but a step up from the Slates. I bought the Slates from AudioAdvisor who terminated the cables themselves. One banana came off at the speaker end so I have a mix of bananas and bare wire. The Rocket 44 cable is what I will be trying next to hear if there are claimed improvements. I am curious if the cold weld method of termination will be more durable than soldered on cheaper bananas. They also use carbon in the insulation of the negative run to further reduce noise.

If the new cables work out the Slates will be available for anyone who would want to try them out.

[dean_martin]

Return of Krell! I like it. Sounds like a Japanese giant monster movie, or a Barbarian warrior flick.

Anyhow, congrats on the return of your amp.

[frenchmon]

Congrats.....a family member returns!

[JohnMichael]

Thanks all it is good to have it home. I need to send Krell a Thank You note because I have no idea how much it could have cost me to have a channel replaced. Especially since it was my choice of cables that caused the problem. I am not changing anything and just enjoy the music.

[Jack in Wilmington]

Thanks all it is good to have it home. I need to send Krell a Thank You note because I have no idea how much it could have cost me to have a channel replaced. Especially since it was my choice of cables that caused the problem. I am not changing anything and just enjoy the music.

Ummmmm JM "not changing anything and just enjoy the music"

Call me skeptical, but this is something I have to see.

[JohnMichael]

Ummmmm JM "not changing anything and just enjoy the music"

Call me skeptical, but this is something I have to see.

I tried to give you greenies on this one but I have to spread it around first. Yes I am a tweaker but what I have heard from the AQ Rocket 44's I should be entertained for many months. Of course I am curious about a completely welded speaker stand for the OML1's.

[frenchmon]

I gree on Jack about tweaking....how is your speaker search going?

[Jack in Wilmington]

I tried to give you greenies on this one but I have to spread it around first. Yes I am a tweaker but what I have heard from the AQ Rocket 44's I should be entertained for many months. Of course I am curious about a completely welded speaker stand for the OML1's.

"Yes I am a tweaker". You should be running the weekly meetings at Tweakers Anonymous. I shouldn't bust em too hard, I'd be at the meetings also.

[JohnMichael]

I gree on Jack about tweaking....how is your speaker search going?

The Rocket 44's have opened up the midrange of the OML1's in such a nice and musical way. Since I am happier with the speakers the interest in new ones have faded. The better cables are doing a better job of conducting the signal. Imagine spending more on cables for better sound.

[Jack in Wilmington]

"Spending more on cables for better sound"

My speaker cable history goes something like this

1. Straightwire basic wire $3/foot
2. Straightwire Maestro Biwire Cables
3. Tara Labs Prism Cables (using at the present time )
4. Blue Jean Speaker Cables
5. Analysis Plus Clear Oval cables
6. MIT AVt1 Cables (using at the present time )

Yeah I guess I adhere to your philosophy