Krell Industries S-1000 - Manual (Page 5)

Krell S–1000 1
Thank you for your purchase of the Krell S–1000 Surround Preamp/
Processor.
The S–1000 serves as the centerpiece in a Krell HEAT™—High End
Audio Theater—system, which applies the fundamental principles of
Krell engineering to the creation of a fully integrated high-perfor-
mance multi-channel sound system. The S–1000 delivers outstand-
ing music and cinema soundtrack reproduction through the use of a
full complement of advanced Krell technologies including discrete
Class A, direct-coupled circuitry with balanced outputs, user-config-
urable input assignment, and broadcast-quality video circuitry fea-
turing HDMI™ technology.
The S–1000 features Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES 6.1,
DTS NEO:6, and Dolby Pro Logic II processing, in addition to nine
proprietary Krell Music Surround modes. This flexibility allows
upgrades to software via Flash memory for future surround sound
formats and design enhancements.
The owner’s reference manual contains important information on
placement, installation, and operation of the Krell S–1000. Please
read this information carefully. A thorough understanding of these
details helps ensure satisfactory operation of, and long life for your
S–1000 and related system components.
Introduction