The Pass Labs 150.8 has plenty of input impedance—50 kΩ for single-ended and 100 kΩ for balanced—so the Saga 2’s tiny 75 Ω output impedance is no problem at all. Even with the Pontus II feeding the Saga 2, you’re still looking at 625 Ω output into a 10 kΩ input, which is fine too. Saga 2 only takes single-ended inputs anyway, you’re all set.
Adding Volume control to an older preamp
I need suggestions from the group please-
My current system consists of Harbeth SHL5 speakers, Pass Lab 150.8 amp, Audible Illusions Modulus 3 preamp, Denafrips Pontius II DAC, Wiim Pro streamer and Nordost/Monster cables. I listen to a mix of music but mostly jazz and classical I reallyI enjoy my current system.
I would like some advice from members of the forum as to how to control the volume from my listening chair as the Audible Illusions preamp does not have a remote volume control.
As a quick fix, I recently purchased a remote for the Wiim Pro to control the volume at the streamer but have read that controlling the volume at that point in the chain is not the best.
I have come up with two possible solutions and would like your feedback is to which is the best or is there a better third choice? Also, WAF is not a problem as my listening room is in the basement .
1) I can purchase a Schiit Saga with a remote and use the passive mode. But, will there be any impedance issues placing the Saga between the preamp and the amp?
2) I can move the preamp next to my listening chair and control the volume manually but will need to purchase longer cables. I would need either 14 foot interconnects between the preamp and amp or 14 for speaker cables. From what I have read, shorter interconnects and longer speaker cables is the way to go.
Both solutions will cost about the same. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
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