I agree with the other posters who recommend the Monarchy as a preamp, probably the biggest bang for the buck I've listened to if one includes the superb tube DAC. I have the original M24 model and replaced all tubes with 2 matched pairs of EH6922s to better complement my polite ACI Sapphire/Stello M200 system. Totally satisfied except for the very high gain that forces me to use 6 to 9 o'clock volume, no big deal.
Monarchy NM24 as a pre-amp -- good enough for me?
Hi,
I'm currently mulling over getting an NM24 to use as a DAC and pre-amp and I'm wondering how good the pre-amp section is. I read one review that complained about the lack of transparency that went along with the internal volume control, but I'm trying to figure out what that would mean to me. I'm upgrading from a Rotel A/V receiver, RSX-1055. Would it be safe to assume that it will sound better than the rotel, as far as the pre-amp goes? I'm guessing that it's not particularly transparent, although I don't have anything better to compare it with.
Thanks,
Frank
I'm currently mulling over getting an NM24 to use as a DAC and pre-amp and I'm wondering how good the pre-amp section is. I read one review that complained about the lack of transparency that went along with the internal volume control, but I'm trying to figure out what that would mean to me. I'm upgrading from a Rotel A/V receiver, RSX-1055. Would it be safe to assume that it will sound better than the rotel, as far as the pre-amp goes? I'm guessing that it's not particularly transparent, although I don't have anything better to compare it with.
Thanks,
Frank