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I have Rotel amp RB 1582/looking for compatable pre amp to power Paradigm studio 100

I have Rotel amp RB 1582/looking for compatable pre amp/Paradigm studio 100 speakers.

I know Rotel RC 1580 is.... Found a RC 1070 used wanted to know if that would be better than my Marantz

2325?

My system now:

Marantz 2325

Rotel RB 1582

Nad C545BEE CD player

ditgital to analog converter

Paradigm studio 100 floor standing speakers.

Note: Suggested that Marantz 2325 was holding me back.  Turn up over half way speakers would pop(tweeters).

Would rather use Marantz as a tuner and add pre amp? Is that possible?



bxc
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mesch
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If your Marantz has a Tape/record out (fixed output) it could be used to send signal to a line level input on a pre.

Not sure what is meant by a “pop” from the tweeters, or what is causing this. The cause needs  to be identified prior to a fix. 

What is the age on the Marantz?

bxc OP
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1973
bxc OP
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1973 Marantz 2325 -125watts per ch

Rotel is 200 watts per channel

This system as it stands now sounds really good and warm. Speakers are wired 2 wires to four 4 wires to 4 connections on each speaker.

Just want to more top end.

mesch
3,481 posts
 
The Marantz is quite old and could very likely be the source of the problem.  Yes you might try a newer Rotel pre. Buying used allows you an opportunity to try without great expense should you decide to sell.

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