Comparing Phono Pre-Amps
Oh Boy, here I go...
Do you all feel there is a easier way to compare Phono Pre-Amps besides connecting/disconnecting each one?
I have thought about if there is a way to take the output from a TT and send it to 2 Phono Pre-Amps and from there, those 2 pre-amps could be connected to an Integrated and from there, you simply switch back and forth?
I have been looking but have not come across such a device.
From what I have researched, most comments have stated to simply have long listening sessions with both back and forth and I get that but wish there was a ability to switch immediately between two.
I know the thought is doing so would introduce all kinds of unnecessary variables that would ultimately degrade the sound and defeat the whole purpose.
But I guess from a technical standpoint, can it be done?
Thnx
+2 @ghdprentice I basically no longer do A/B tests. I prefer to listen for long enough to something that I have a good sense of its sound. Then listen to the other thing. If changes are not obvious with that type of listening, I am no longer convinced they are all that important. Regarding the use of any type of switching device, I would not want to assume that it has no effect on the cartridge loading. I think you want to go straight from tonearm to phono stage. |
