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My problem:

My preamp puts out 30db of gain and the output impedance is 1.2K ohms.  My power amp input impedance is 22K ohms.  I can only use 1/4th of the volume controls (9 o'clock) and it is too loud after that point.  What would be the ideal output impedance for the preamp to mate well with the power amp?  Components in question are an Audible Illusions Modulus 3B and an Odyssey Stratos Extreme+++.  I would like to use more of the volume range and am open to a different pre.

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erik_squires
16,729 posts
 
Prima Luna preamps are designed specifically with low gain for just that reason. :)

And quite easy to mod the caps with....hehehhe

Not sure about remotes.

Best,


Erik
erik_squires
16,729 posts
 
Parasound P7 then, or the JC 2 BP

I can attest that the P7 is pretty neutral and quiet, with an excellent remote and useful bass management. Kal Rubinson I think at Stereophile really likes it and uses it when his ARC multichannel pre is out.

The volume is digitally controlled, but analog. Steps are about 1.1 db or so per step. I measured this a long time ago and am hazy on the exact details. :)
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