Getting new Preamp


Need a little help in making a decision on purchasing a New Audio Research LS 27 or Backert Labs Rhumba Extreme 1.2? I am using Solid State Amps -Aragon Palladium on the Highs, 8008 on the Low End(newer version).Infinity Epsilion Speakers.
Open for For suggestions.
lilrock

Showing 1 response by georgehifi

lilrock

Eric is right one amp is 15k the other is 46k you have a combined impedance of 11kohm that the preamp will see, forget about tube preamps, unless they are less than 1kohm output or less and very important maintain that <1kohm from 20hz to 20khz.
I would play it safe and get a solid state pre they are usually around 100ohm or less, they will have no problem with this 11kohm loading.
If your hooked on tube, then get a Schitt Freya, at least with this you'll have the option of tube, solid state or even passive.  

Cheers George