Krell Audio in San Francisco California (CA)
Sound Cinema Integration is San Francisco, California (CA) ’s authorized Krell Industries dealer… When you’re talking about home audio electronics, there are few with a reputation that can match Krell’s. This manufacturer is among the elite, and for good reason. They are completely uncompromising when it comes to performance. Their build quality is unparalleled. Their electronics have advanced the state of the art in both home and professional arenas. And their products look extremely hot. (We’d say “gorgeous” but that’s too dainty for the sleek, muscular good looks of these bad boys.)
They’re consistently at the top of every industry “Best of” list. Most recently, Krell’s Modulari Duo Reference speaker was named Best Audio Product of 2009 by cnet news. Their Evolution and S-Series amps, preamps, processors and players regularly induce drooling among respected industry reviewers.
Krell is somewhat elusive as a brand: you won’t find them in every corner Audio/Video store. Sound Cinema Integration is among a proud few. Our relationship with Krell goes back more than 20 years. We were chosen to represent Krell in San Francisco, California (CA) and the Bay Area because of our intimate knowledge of their products. We know how to integrate Krell products into a system so that their inherent strengths can shine, creating simply the best sound you can imagine.
Sound Cinema Integration offers a full range of services in San Francisco, California (CA), including:
*    Home theater design and installation
*    2-channel or multi-channel audio
*    Whole house audio and/or video distribution
*    Outdoor and indoor projects
*    Existing homes, new construction, or remodels
*    Fully licensed, bonded and insured
*    Crestron design and programming of touchscreen controls, remotes and systems
*    All programming and set-up
*    Home networking
*    ISF Calibration and set-up of projectors, TVs and video monitors
*    Residential video surveillance systems

Krell Audio in the Bay Area

Sound Cinema Integration is the Bay Area authorized Krell Industries dealer… When you’re talking about home audio electronics, there are few with a reputation that can match Krell’s. This manufacturer is among the elite, and for good reason. They are completely uncompromising when it comes to performance. Their build quality is unparalleled. Their electronics have advanced the state of the art in both home and professional arenas. And their products look extremely hot. (We’d say “gorgeous” but that’s too dainty for the sleek, muscular good looks of these bad boys.)

They’re consistently at the top of every industry “Best of” list. Most recently, Krell’s Modulari Duo Reference speaker was named Best Audio Product of 2009 by cnet news. Their Evolution and S-Series amps, preamps, processors and players regularly induce drooling among respected industry reviewers.

Krell is somewhat elusive as a brand: you won’t find them in every corner A/V store. Sound Cinema Integration is among a proud few. Our relationship with Krell goes back more than 20 years. We were chosen to represent Krell in in the Bay Area because of our intimate knowledge of their products. We know how to integrate Krell products into a system so that their inherent strengths can shine, creating simply the best sound you can imagine.

Sound Cinema Integration offers a full range of services in the Bay Area, including:

• Home theater design and installation
• 2-channel or multi-channel audio
• Whole house audio and/or video distribution
• Outdoor and indoor projects
• Existing homes, new construction, or remodels
• Fully licensed, bonded and insured
• Crestron design and programming of touchscreen controls, remotes and systems
• All programming and set-up
• Home networking
• ISF Calibration and set-up of projectors, TVs and video monitors
• Residential video surveillance systems

The S-350 CD/DVD Player is a modular design featuring reference caliber CD playback as well as an
optional state-of-the-art video engine that provides stunning 1080p performance and video
processing controls. The base model, the S-350a establishes a new high standard of performance and
value among high-end compact disc players. For home theater systems, the S-350a can be equipped
with a sophisticated 1080p video stage resulting in the S-350av.

Krell S-350a $2,500.00 or S-350av $4,500.00 Available March 2010

The CD

Incorporating an advanced TEAC slot load disc transport mechanism (compatible with CD-DA, CDROM,
DVD-Video, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW), premium digital circuitry,
Class A analog circuitry, Krell designed anti-jitter master clock, and sophisticated high-linearity power
supply, the S-350a delivers performance unequaled by many more expensive players. It is the ideal
CD player for the serious music lover.
Matched Burr-Brown DSD 1793 24-bit, 192 kHz digital-to-analog converters for each channel
provide fully balanced operation with exceptional reproduction quality. The analog stage features
Krell Current Mode, discrete Class A, direct coupled, fully complementary circuitry.
A coaxial and toslink digital input extends the S-350cd’s digital to analog conversion circuitry to two
additional audio sources. 12VDC trigger input/output ports enable connections for remote power
on/off. An RC-5 interface is provided for remote control system integration. A metal handheld
remote control is included.

The CD/DVD

The open architecture of the S-350a allows for the addition of a sophisticated video circuit stage that
creates a new DVD player model: S-350av.
Optimized for the latest solid-state video display technologies including LED, LCD, DLP, and DILA,
the S-350av includes a full complement of outputs. Video outputs include HDMI with resolution up
to 1080p, Component with a maximum resolution of 1080i, as well as composite and S-Video
outputs.
The crucial final stage that delivers the video signal to the display device comprises professional-grade
circuitry. It is classic Krell output stage technology applied to the video domain-robust,
uncompromising circuitry delivering the most vivid and detailed picture available for the DVD
platform.

Here is a photo of the newly introduced Krell Evolution 555 Blu Ray DVD player.

Krell Evolution 555-$15,000.00-Available Mid Summer 2010

CES 2010 Krell Introduces New Evolution Amps.

The NEW e Series offers up many sonic improvements along with a BIG GREEN component to the design! Yes, power efficient Krell power amps.

Here are a few points of interest.

* The “e” stands for enhanced.

* More precisely balanced current sharing among the seven sets of Active Cascode Quartets that make up the output stage.

*New feedback implementation delivers improved dynamic performance.

*An intense upgrade to the power supply includes a new separate toroidal transformer for the digital control circuitry, improved EMI suppression of high frequency artifacts, and a substantial increase in capacitive power supply reserve.

*A new green mode reduces the standby power draw dramatically. An example, using the 402 / 402e.  Stand by power draw drops from 370W to 2W — a reduction of 99.5%. The new standby mode is user selectable and turns off all non critical circuitry.

Krell Evolution 402e $18,500.00 - Available March 2010

Now for the feedback on the sound….

At the show, Krell had an event for selected members of the audiophile press to show off the next generation of Evolution Amplifiers, the Evolution e Series.  They set up an a/b comparison of a standard Evolution 402 versus the new Evolution 402e. It was clear to all that the new Evolution e amplifiers have taken an already potent design and elevated it to a new level.

Andrew Robinson, reviewer for HomeTheaterReview.com remarked, “My award for best sound of the show has to go to Krell and their updated Evolution line of amplifiers. Krell was showcasing the improved Evolution 402 amplifier feeding a pair of Krell Modulari Duo’s to a room of invited guests. 30 seconds into the presentation it was more than abundantly clear that the new and improved Evolution 402’s weren’t simply an evolutionary step forward but a whole other animal.”

The S-300i is the first Krell integrated amplifier to feature iPod connectivity and extends the award winning tradition of audiophile grade integrated amplifiers.

A low profile chassis fronted by an elegantly finished silver Aluminum front panel hints at the potent circuitry hidden within its walls. Small in stature but big in performance, the S-300i integrated amplifier develops 150 W into 8 Ohms and 300 W into 4 Ohms. Employing a massive 750 VA toroidal transformer and 38,000 microfarads of capacitance guarantees huge power capability for maximum dynamic impact. Both balanced and single-ended inputs are provided, and the Theater Throughput(tm) mode, developed by Krell, simplifies integration into home theater systems. Robust WBT binding posts provide superior loudspeaker cable termination. New for the S-300i is direct connection for all generations of Apple iPods /iPhones with complete control of the iPod functionality via the included remote control. Unique for the category, the S-300i taps audio from the fully differential output included in the internal DACs of iPods/iPhones and maintains this balanced signal throughout the circuitry.

The S-300i features the latest Krell Class A, direct coupled design, and fully balanced preamplifier circuitry for the lowest noise reproduction possible. Krell Current Mode provides unequaled bandwidth for the most revealing playback of today’s high resolution music sources. Direct coupled circuitry eliminates impact-robbing capacitors from the signal path and an elegant, custom-machined level control adjusts volume.

The included solid aluminum remote control replicates all front panel options as well as providing control for a connected iPod/iPhone. RS-232 is also included for inclusion in advanced control systems.

Inputs
1 pr. balanced via XLR connectors
3 pr. single-ended via RCA connectors
1 dedicated iPod input via 30-pin connector

Outputs
1 pr. preamp outputs via RCA connectors
1 pr. speaker outputs via gold-plated binding posts

Control inputs
1 RS-232 input via 9-pin D-subminiature connector
1 remote IR detector input via 3-conductor 3.5 mm connector
1 12 VDC trigger input via 2-conductor 3.5 mm connector

Control output
1 programmable 12 VDC trigger output (30 mA maximum current) via 2-conductor 3.5 mm connector

Frequency response
20 Hz to 20 kHz +0, -0.14 dB
<2 Hz to 110 kHz +0, -3 dB

Signal-to-noise ratio
>84 dB, wideband, unweighted, at maximum gain, referred to full power output
>93 dB, “A”-weighted

Input sensitivity
Single-ended or balanced: 800 mV RMS

Total harmonic distortion
<0.035% at 1 kHz, at 150 W, 8 ohms load
<0.26% at 20 kHz, at 150 W, 8 ohms load

Output power
150 W RMS per channel at 8 ohms
300 W RMS per channel at 4 ohms

Output voltage
99 V peak to peak
35 V RMS

Slew rate
50 V/S

Output impedance
<0.080 ohms at 20 Hz
<0.11 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Damping factor
>100 at 20 Hz, referred to 8 ohms
>75, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, referred to 8 ohms

Power consumption
Standby: 40 W
Idle: 60 W
Maximum: 1000 W

Heat output
Standby: 140 BTU/hr
Idle: 210 BTU/hr
Maximum: 1600 BTU/hr

Here is what the critics are saying!

Sound and Vision

“A great-sounding, reasonably priced analog two-channel integrated amp from a high-end brand that many people thought they would never be able to afford âeuro” and it’s got an iPod interface, too”
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AV Guide

“At 43 pounds, it outputs 150Wpc and doubles that rating into 4 ohms thus likely making the S-300i the most powerful amp in this price range.”

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Home Theater Design and Installation in Burlingame, California (CA)

Home Theater Design and Installation in Burlingame, California (CA) customized to the way you live… Sound Cinema Integration is a full-service home audio/video and integration company specializing in Home Theater design and installation in Burlingame, California (CA).

Home theater technology today offers many choices. Designing and installing a home theater that will integrate seamlessly with the way you live requires more than an intimate knowledge of those technologies. It requires an approach that puts lifestyle first, and understands how technology can be applied to best suit those needs.

Sound Cinema Integration offers the kind of experience and specialized knowledge that no one else in Burlingame can claim. The partners have a combined 50 years’ experience in home audio, video and automation. Between them they have gathered expertise and certifications in some of the most sophisticated and complex home theater systems available. We take a team approach built upon a staff of dedicated experts, all specialists in the different areas of home theater design and installation, audio, video, automation and integration.

Our approach to home theater design and installation is customer-centric. Always, you’re the expert on you. Our job is to listen, then integrate your dreams with our knowledge, so that what we do will work for you. Our ultimate goal in home theater design and installation is to make your music, your movies, and your television more accessible, more compelling, and more fun.

Sound Cinema Integration offers a full range of services in Burlingame, California (CA), including:

• Home theater design and installation
• 2-channel or multi-channel audio
• Whole house audio and/or video distribution
• Outdoor and indoor projects
• Existing homes, new construction, or remodels
• Fully licensed, bonded and insured
• Crestron design and programming of touchscreen controls, remotes and systems
• All programming and set-up
• Home networking
• ISF Calibration and set-up of projectors, TVs and video monitors
• Residential video surveillance systems

Home Theater Design and Installation in Berkeley, California (CA)

Home Theater Design and Installation in Berkeley, California (CA) customized to the way you live… Sound Cinema Integration is a full-service home audio/video and integration company specializing in Home Theater design and installation in Berkeley, California (CA).

Home theater technology today offers many choices. Designing and installing a home theater that will integrate seamlessly with the way you live requires more than an intimate knowledge of those technologies. It requires an approach that puts lifestyle first, and understands how technology can be applied to best suit those needs.

Sound Cinema Integration offers the kind of experience and specialized knowledge that no one else in Berkeley can claim. The partners have a combined 50 years’ experience in home audio, video and automation. Between them they have gathered expertise and certifications in some of the most sophisticated and complex home theater systems available. We take a team approach built upon a staff of dedicated experts, all specialists in the different areas of home theater design and installation, audio, video, automation and integration.

Our approach to home theater design and installation is customer-centric. Always, you’re the expert on you. Our job is to listen, then integrate your dreams with our knowledge, so that what we do will work for you. Our ultimate goal in home theater design and installation is to make your music, your movies, and your television more accessible, more compelling, and more fun.

Sound Cinema Integration offers a full range of services in Berkeley, California (CA), including:

• Home theater design and installation
• 2-channel or multi-channel audio
• Whole house audio and/or video distribution
• Outdoor and indoor projects
• Existing homes, new construction, or remodels
• Fully licensed, bonded and insured
• Crestron design and programming of touchscreen controls, remotes and systems
• All programming and set-up
• Home networking
• ISF Calibration and set-up of projectors, TVs and video monitors
• Residential video surveillance systems

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Give us a ring if you have any questions!