Placette RVC

Hey Rob,

I just bought a serviced_recapped E-202.
I'm thinking to connect it only to the LINE output of my DAC, so my plan is to access directly the Amp stage of the Accuphase.

I was wondering if you can give me your opinion on two aspects of this setup:

1 - Did it make a noticeable effect to skip the PRE stage of the E-202?
2 - is it possible that adding the Placette RVC actually IMPROVED the audio quality when compared to the DIRECT connection between source and amp stage?

Thank you for your feedback

Best

Actarus

Agreed George, I'll try that as soon as I receive the E-202. :)

I'm still wondering about the second question though... ;)

Ok, I think my DAC has volume control only for the headphones out; not the LINE out. Is it dangerous to connect it directly to the amp stage of the Accuphase?
Is it going to blast 'too much sound' to it?

Thanks for your opinions on this.

Allright, thanks George.
but how can I turn the volume down if the Volume on the DAC is on the headphone out only, and the volume on the E-202 is on the PRE stage only?

If I bypass both, will I still have access to volume control?
Just trying to be careful not frying the Accu or something when it's finally delivered. ;p

I checked and my DAC has:
Output Impedance: 50 Ohm (line)
.5 Ohm (headphone)

Thanks for keeping the conversation alive :)

Ok, the minijack to 2 RCA is pretty straightforward, I have that.
My question is rather what happens if I DON'T use a pre-amp (passive or active) and feed the LINE OUT from the DIRECTLY to the amp.

Will the sound go through at MAX volume frying everything in its path and exploding the loudspeakers?
(Well, just exagerating a bit to make my point clearer)

Thx