I have had my A-50V (driving Eidolon Diamonds) paired with an Aesthetix Calypso for about a year now with great results. I have a DP-75V and run the Calypso with all balanced connections. I also auditioned the CJ Prem 17LSII and Mactone preamps with great synergy. I ultimately chose the Aesthetix due to its balanced operations (with full single ended connectivity) and remote, as opposed to strict sonic considerations.
Tube Preamp Connected to Accuphase A-50V?
I have an Accuphase A-50V now connected in balanced mode to a SS preamp (Krell KCT). I'd like to try a tubed preamp in my system, but am worried about potential problems such as DC leakage from tubed preamp or impedance mismatch. I would welcome advice and accounts of your experiences in connecting a tubed preamp to a solid state amp. (I haven't picked out a possible preamp as yet, and am open to suggestions.)
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