Hi Morgandogge -
I designed the TLC-1 preamp with buffered outputs (in addition to the passive outs) to increase its flexibility and system compatibility. The buffered output was designed to mimic the performance of the passive as closely as possible while providing a fixed, low-impedance output drive capability. This gives the buffered output the ability to drive long and/or high-capacitance interconnect cables, and amplifiers with low input impedance - things the passive output cannot do well.
The other members who have been kind enough to comment here have given you good advice...there is no right or wrong in this case - just go with the outputs that you prefer in your setup.
Happy New Year!
Steve McCormack, designer
SMc Audio
I designed the TLC-1 preamp with buffered outputs (in addition to the passive outs) to increase its flexibility and system compatibility. The buffered output was designed to mimic the performance of the passive as closely as possible while providing a fixed, low-impedance output drive capability. This gives the buffered output the ability to drive long and/or high-capacitance interconnect cables, and amplifiers with low input impedance - things the passive output cannot do well.
The other members who have been kind enough to comment here have given you good advice...there is no right or wrong in this case - just go with the outputs that you prefer in your setup.
Happy New Year!
Steve McCormack, designer
SMc Audio