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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
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Hi,

The monarchy NM24 is a bargain....and even better if you do 2 things. Replace the cuurent tubes with some Amperex 6922 PQ d-getters and replace the coupling caps. The caps were replaced on the DAC side only with Mundorf M supremes..a difference that is well worth it. Clarity,and transparency are improved greatly.Also the bass is a winner and the sound is like velvet. My tech increaased the wire gauge also. Try it you will be impressed. The tubes run about 150 a pair and the 2 caps are about 60 dollars.
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