Krell today launched a new surround preamp/processor the Evolution 707. Based on award-winning preamplifier technology, the Evolution 707 includes twelve output stages with two center channel and four subwoofer outputs, in an 8.4 channel configuration. All channels feature Evolution CAST circuitry for the most stunning reproduction of today’s high-resolution movie soundtracks.
Dan D’Agostino, Krell CEO and Chief Designer commented “The Evolution 707 includes our finest audio and video engineering plus the latest in connectivity technology, HDMI 1.3, to insure the ultimate home theater experience for our customers. The audio signal path is a direct descendant of our flagship Evolution 2 stereo preamplifier,”
The Evolution 707 is the first high performance surround preamp/processor to support Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio lossless surround formats via four HDMI 1.3 compliant inputs.
The all-discrete video circuitry bandwidth takes full advantage of the new Deep Color HDMI 1.3 specifications. Maximum color depth has been increased from 24 bits to 48 bits and bandwidth from 165MHz to 340 MHz. Full video transcoding permits any composite, S-Video, or component signal to be routed to the component and HDMI outputs and includes upconversion to a maximum of 1080p resolution. Furthermore, the Evolution 707 is a true “one connection solution” with on-screen display, configuration menus, and status messages available from all active video outputs.
The new Evolution 707 is housed in the same chassis as the Krell Evolution 402 stereo power amplifier, the Evolution 707 stands nearly 10” tall and weighs in at over 50lbs. The custom machined aluminium chassis includes diamond cut detailing that not only looks incredible but also fronts the resonance free environment that contains the sensitive electronics within its core.