I have compared the Capitole II run direct vs. through a pre amp and have always prefered direct. Pre amps I have tried include, CJ ART seriesII, BAT- VK50se, Aesthetix IO signature w/dual power supply and volume control, and more that are slipping my mind at this time. I find that resolution and transparency are effected the most. This may sound foolish but a lot of what's special about the capitole II is lost when run through a preamp, i.e. the ability to listen for hours upon hours with no desire to stop. Don't have a clue why but I don't mess with what works!
Audio Aero Capitole mated with Krell KRC-3 Pre-Amp
Hi
Does anyone know how well the Audio Aero Capitole MKII would sound
mated with a Krell KRC-3 Pre-amp.
Current Equipment includes:
1. Krell KSA-250 Power Amplifier
2. Krell KRC-3 Pre-Amp
3. Osborn Epitome Grand Reference Speakers
I've heard that unless you have the "right" pre-amp, one might be
better off connecting the Capitole directly to the Power Amp.
Furthermore, I've also heard that Consonance R1.1 Pre-Amp is one of
the few pre-amps, which actually improves the sound. Is anyone able to
confirm this.
Keep in mind that I would like to keep the Krell Pre-amp, if they
complement each other in a positive way.
Regards,
Tyrone
Does anyone know how well the Audio Aero Capitole MKII would sound
mated with a Krell KRC-3 Pre-amp.
Current Equipment includes:
1. Krell KSA-250 Power Amplifier
2. Krell KRC-3 Pre-Amp
3. Osborn Epitome Grand Reference Speakers
I've heard that unless you have the "right" pre-amp, one might be
better off connecting the Capitole directly to the Power Amp.
Furthermore, I've also heard that Consonance R1.1 Pre-Amp is one of
the few pre-amps, which actually improves the sound. Is anyone able to
confirm this.
Keep in mind that I would like to keep the Krell Pre-amp, if they
complement each other in a positive way.
Regards,
Tyrone
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