Phono Stage - Passive Pre- Amp: Results??

Has anyone used a passive pre between their phono stage and amplifier with good results? If so, could you share the specifics regarding hardware? thanx much in advance.

pawlowski613203-23-2007 5:52pm

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mar00 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 59 posts 03-24-2007 at 11:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have an Ayre P-5xe running balanced into a Diy Dact balanced attenuator to a Rowland Model 2 with perfect results.
pawlowski6132 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 592 posts 03-24-2007 at 11:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hey, this is encouraging...
carlbecker Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 27 posts 03-26-2007 at 04:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I use a Ortofon Jubilee at .35 through a Loesch phono pre (70db gain?) with stepped attenuators, cartridge/fet-tube-tube-tube-volume/amp/speakers. It drives my Berning EA-230 and Quad ESL's (84-86db effecient?) just fine (medium to small room) and very transparent and dynamic. I rarely go past 1 o'clock for volume. IMHO you should pay close attention to the output impedance of the pre and input impedance of the amp. Carl
atmasphere Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11,794 posts 03-27-2007 at 10:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you are running passive between the phono preamp output and the power amp, you will find that keeping the interconnect cables as short as possible will be very beneficial.
pawlowski6132 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 592 posts 03-28-2007 at 02:09am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Atmasphere; does this have anything to do with capacitance issues? thanx

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