I think the transport is bulletproof because it is Krell :), maybe it needs a little cleaning and re oiling from my experience it should only be the pick-up, either way its ok to have a spare pick-up.
You are right. I will order one and try, and then just service the transport. Maybe the belt also should have been renewed, but I don't know where to get one...
Thanks again for your answere! Yes I think you are right that it's the Optima 4 that is used. Question is if it's enough to just change the pick up, or if the whole transport unit will have to be renewed... The pick up should be available and not too expensive, so maybe I should try that first...?
this unit is getting a little "long in the tooth" with most units being over 13 years old. You need a new "reader" (laser pickup). I know, I have the kps 28 and it reads every 4th or 5th cd I insert. I will send it to krell when I am ready to sell it. I find that my 700cx, KCT (connected in cast) plays hi res digital better. I have a music fidelity DAC M1; but will u/g to the krell connect or bricasti dac depending on ma scratch.