Buffer amp no gain
I would like to put a buffer stage between volume control and power amp to ensure impedance matching. I like the look of the First Watt B1 but don’t need the volume controls.
My volume control is a passive ladder type with expensive resistors, silver wired etc
So my question is, can I buy a buffer with phono inputs and outputs but no volume pots. Either valve or solid state is OK.
Yes, Erik has it right, the pre-amp can amplify the signal, it also attenuates the signal and sends a signal to the amp at the right impedance. I've never seen a top audio system without a preamp (some pretty good ones without but not state of the art systems). |
