Krell KCT preamplifier, amazing sonics

Krell KCT preamplifier. Excellent condition, rated an 8 only in hopes of underrating....it looks great to me. I am a long-term, but 2nd owner. All original packing, manual, and beefy aluminum remote with brand new lithium batteries.

This is the best preamplifier I ever owned, besting upper end stuff from Levinson and BAT that I owned previously. My audio hobby has trickled to nonexistent, but I kept this Krell stuff (400cx amplifier is SOLD) around because I knew I'd likely never find this level of gear again. Anyway, the usage had been fairly minimal over the years. Before putting up for sale, I fired the unit up and tested...sounds as awesome as it ever did!  Nonsmoker and no kids or pets around my gear.
This thing has detail, texture, and Krell dynamics without sounding harsh.  I'd guess this KCT made a bigger impact in my system than any other single piece of gear.  It has fully balanced topology, and can easily be set for home theater pass through on a given input of your choosing.
I have some cast cables I will be selling as well.

I plan on shipping double-boxed and insured.

Also you may pick up at my house in Rock Hill, SC. I may be reached at 803-984-2991 between 7am and 9pm EST.

Details taken from internet: At $8,500, this preamp is immensely expensive although priced comparably or less than other “statement” preamplifier offerings such as Mark Levinson No. 32 (about $12,000) or Conrad Johnson’s ART (nearly $16,000). Weighing in at 23 pounds and measuring 19 inches wide, four-and-a-half inches high and 14.5 inches deep, it seems rather heavy for such a slender design, but then again, that’s how tanks are built. The front panel LED display provides information on input, zones (it has dual zone ability), menu function and selection and all preamplifier operations. The back panel has two pairs of balanced analog inputs, three pairs of single-ended analog inputs and two pairs of CAST inputs for use with Krell CAST equipped input devices. On the output side of business, it has one pair of single-ended output, one pair of balanced outputs and two pair of CAST outputs. For Zone Two, it has one pair of balanced outputs and one pair of single-ended outputs. The Krell KCT also has the Krell Link feature, which allows for synchronized remote power on and off with other Krell components that have the Krell Link feature. It’s equipped with three 12-volt triggers outputs for remote on/off of other components, RC-5 in to receive remote input commands and an RS-232 port for software upgrades. It also includes a phono power port that can be used to connect to a Krell KPE phono stage and will accept an IEC standard 15-amp power cord.