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Krell Evolution 505 CD Player – 1 OWNER & Serviced!!
Includes: Krell Evolution 505 CD/SACD Player (recent service), original remote, power cable, and manual.
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The Krell Evolution 505 is one of Krell’s finest digital sources — a true reference-class CD/SACD player and DAC, engineered for uncompromising performance. Retailing for over $20,000 when new, the EVO 505 represents the pinnacle of Krell’s design philosophy: ultra-low noise, massive power supply, and precision circuitry that extracts every nuance from your music.
Housed in Krell’s signature heavy-gauge aluminum chassis, the 505 combines beauty and brute strength. Its fully balanced, dual-mono design with separate power supplies for digital and analog stages ensures breathtaking transparency and dynamics. Featuring premium Burr-Brown DACs, it delivers a natural, liquid presentation with extraordinary detail.
Sound-wise, the EVO 505 offers deep, authoritative bass, a rich and textured midrange, and a silky smooth treble. The soundstage is vast and three-dimensional, with precise imaging that brings performers into the room. Whether playing CDs, SACDs, or used as a high-end external DAC, the EVO 505’s musicality and resolution are world-class.
This unit has been meticulously maintained by its single owner and has recently been serviced to ensure peak performance for years to come. Build quality is exactly what you’d expect from Krell — rock-solid and built to last a lifetime. Everything works as expect, other than the remote which doesn't work. The remote has not been serviced, and are known to have a short lifespan; price reflects this.
Krell Evolution series components rarely come up for sale, and the 505 is especially sought after by serious music lovers and collectors. With its combination of engineering excellence, sonic mastery, and iconic Krell design, it’s a future classic.
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Questions & Answers (4)
Hi there, the service details say that the laser was replaced but doesn't specify the finer details regarding this. Can you please confirm if this was replaced with a new identical original ( possibly difficult to obtain) or a generic substitute? Also what exactly is the issue with the remote ie sticky buttons or perhaps depressed and does the battery terminal show common signs of any corrosion? Thank you. noeight (198 • 7:45 pm, Tue, 12 Aug )Great questions. The tech over in Australia sourced a brand new OEM original laser from the factory who made them for the EVO 505 when they were manufactured by Krell. The laser IS NOT a generic substitute but is a direct OEM replacement, built to last, designed for this unit. The remote im not too sure about, no corrosion is present. I see that you can purchase similar remotes online for cheap, but decided to leave it. I believe the remote can be easily fixed. No sticky buttons audio-engine (460 • Tuesday, 12 August 2025 )Hey there those remotes can be a real problem can it be switched to coax without the remote mixmastermike (169 • 10:34 pm, Tue, 12 Aug )To use any output you just connect the cables and your good to go. There is no output button that needs to be pressed. Cheers audio-engine (460 • Tuesday, 12 August 2025 )Hi,how does this unit compare to the Wadia 860 you were selling,and reading the Stereophile review the reviewer said there was a noticeable difference when combined with a Krell Evolution amp.? antiques_radar (557 • 11:19 am, Wed, 13 Aug )The Krell EVO 505 outperforms the wadia in everyway. If you use this via a cast connection with any krell evolution components you certainly will notice an enhanced sound improvement. Regardless this is a top tier krell product, that is hard to beat even with today's standards. Its top of the line, a very rare piece of kit in NZ. audio-engine (460 • Wednesday, 13 August 2025 )Hi do you know how old this is or at least when this model first came out? Is it top of the range? frank282 (44 • 1:33 pm, Thu, 14 Aug )Yes top of the range, roughly 2008 audio-engine (460 • Thursday, 14 August 2025 )
Krell Evolution 505 - Flagship CD/SACD Player - 1 OWNER + BOX!!
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