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Add Preamp to Berning ZH270

My gear has VPI TNT6-HR table and JMW 12.5 arm, Transfiguration Temper W cartridge, Manley Steelhead phono pre, Berning ZH270 amp connected directly to the phono pre, Merlin VSM-MX with super bam, Cardas Golden Reference ICs and Golden Cross speaker cable.

My room is 500sqft*9ft(high).

Usually I turn the Berning's volume control to 10 to 10.5 o'clock and turn the Steelhead volume to the highest. When I listen, I always feel that the BASS is shy.
I want to try to add a preamp to see whether the BASS can be impoved. I can add either a passive or an active pre, i.e. Placette or Joule LA150.
Anybody have tried this and what are the results?
Any suggestions?
hzhu1920

Showing 1 response by allanbhaganinfo

allanbhaganinfo
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Hi Hzhu1920, have you tried the volume control at 1PM-2PM on the Berning and then use the pre-amp to adjust the volume, if the ZH-270 you have has the stepped attenuator, meaning that it clicks as you turn the volume, you will want to turn the knob to 3 or 4PM on this amp, please try this, assuming that you are using low feedback, if medium or normal you can turn the volume up much more on the ZH-270.
If you are going to the Stereophile show, the ZH-270 with the Steelhead will be in room 381.
I'll be more than happy to call you and discuss this and see what tubes you are using and how old they are and more.

Allan
David Berning Co
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