DAC mix with Amplifier: NO!
Reason: Can not mixed with digital with analog,unless you do not care the quality of sound.
Integrated: No!
Resaon: The electric power is shared with pre and amplifier,which make the sound quality bad.
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Hey,so I can't seem to find the front end I want in an all in 1 integrated amp/DAC but I did find an amazing Preamp/DAC/Headphone that REALLY tickles my fancy..The Gold Note DS-10 & BONUS points it's a really small unit,just what I want...So for an amplifier I'm thinking either the Schiit Audio Vidar(100wpc x 2 @8ohms/200wpc @ 4ohms) OR the Pure Class A "Aegir"version(20wpc.x2 @ 8ohms/40wpc.@4ohms),which are also pint sized power houses....Concerning system synergy what do I need to look at as far as compatibility between these power amps & the Gold Note preamp?Thanks much,take care...
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+1 yogiboy. Though with digital front ends one can have too much output from a high gain preamp (too much voltage over the sensitivity measurement of the amplifier). Another thought, the amps under consideration are quite different in their ability to drive speakers. What speakers will you be using? |
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The rule of thumb is the input impedance of an amp should be at least 10x of the output impedance of the preamp. Another spec is the output voltage of a preamp should be more than the input sensitivity of the amp. If both of these specifications meet the criteria you will have no problem matching an amp with a preamp! |
^^^ Yes but I’m a cheap sob & the Schiit is half the cost of the PA-10 & I like the Pure Class A choice... Maybe you can answer a question I posted elsewhere..Regarding the "is-1000"..Can I use a Mini SD Card Reader into the USB-A & access the 1000+ song library I have on a Mini SD(FLAC/FAT32)?If yes how do I interface with the library?Thanks very much.. |
@freediver did you consider the Gold Note PA-10 as a natural pairing with the DS-10? Cheers, Colin Gold Note dealer 615-838-7178 https://gestalt.audio |