Hi, I use a tube preamp with my SV 2A3. I have tried my cd player directly in. They both have their advantages IMO. More detail and more high end content directly in, but i still prefer the tube pre for its warmth and sweeter mids. To me, going direct is a little anemic sounding. Tube swapping can even things out to a degree, so it's a close call. The gain should be set at fullwhen using a pre, but my pre has so much gain, that i run the pots at 1/2 volume. Experiment! For running direct, try a couple Ked Rad 6SN7/VT-231 jan and a older RCA 5U4 rectifier, that should warm things up a bit. Good luck, have fun and enjoy, Alan
Sun Audio SV-2A3:: Direct or not?
How many Sun Audio SV-2A3 amp owners use a preamp in their system. Is there a sonic advantage in connecting a CD player or other digital set-ups directly to the amp bypassing a preamp? When used with a preamp, should the gain on the amp be turned all the way up?
Thanks for any info.
Thanks for any info.
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