Core Audio Kratos MKII Fully Digital Amplifier (LINEAR POWER SUPPLY)
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| Payment methods |       |
| Ships from | irvine, CA, 92602 |
| Ships to | Worldwide |
| Package dimensions | unspecified |
| Shipping carriers | USPS, UPS or FedEx |
| Shipping cost | $40.00 |
| Original accessories | Remote Control |
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The shortest signal path you can imagine for digital music playback. Just connect a digital transport to it, such as a CD player with digital output, and you are set. The operation is plug-and-play.
It keeps the signal completely in digital domain until the very last stage (speaker outputs) which means:
- No DAC
- No interconnects
- No preamp
- No conventional amplification stages
There won't be any distortion caused by any of these stages, resulting in transparent and faithful reproduction of the original signal. NAD M2 Direct Digital amplifier has the same concept.
It has a high quality linear power supply, a determining factor in the quality of digital playback. Linear power supply is what originally put Core Audio on the map.
► Here's a Youtube video where its designer explains how it works:
youtube.com/watch?v=odZUDBS2BwA
► Here's the review:
audioholics.com/amplifier-reviews/core-audio-kratos-mkii-fully-digital-amplifier
CONNECTIONS
2 coaxial and 2 optical inputs + a pair of speaker outputs. If you want to use a computer as the transport, you need a USB-to-SPDIF converter. I can get you one for $40.
CONDITION
(I have 100% feedback in Audiogon and eBay, and I describe the condition of any item I sell with 100% accuracy) The unit is in a pristine condition and works perfectly. The original remote works fine but there is a visible scratch on the back. The original remote is way too small for a human hand in my opinion so I will also include a universal remote that can control the volume.
SHIPPING
$40 in the US. Please ask for a quote if you are in another country (I put down $100 only as an estimate).
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Return Policy
Return Window
Item can be returned within 7 days of receipt.
General Terms
Items must be returned in their original condition, with all included packing materials and no signs of use. Buyer assumes responsibility for all shipping return costs unless the item was not received as described.
Refunds
Buyer will receive a full refund in the original payment method less any shipping charges.
Special Conditions
I accept return only if the unit is DOA (dead on arrival) or malfunctions. Otherwise no return accepted.
