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Well, another pre-amp & HT integration question...

I think I've managed to confuse myself. By adding a tube PA with a unity gain processor loop into my system I'll end up with the following signal path, right?

Digital Transport (Proceed PMDT) ---> DAC/HT Processor (Proceed AVP) ---> Tube Pre (TBD)---> Front 2-Channel Amp ---> Front R & L speakers

So even with a unity gain loop to bypass the PA when doing HT, won't I still have to futz around with both volume controls (AVP & PA) when listening normal 2-channel music through the tube pre-amp via the analog output of the AVP?

Thanks again,

Thomas
tmitchell
tmitchell OP
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Sorry, this thread is a continuation of an earlier one. The goal was to integrate a tube pre-amp into the system for use when listening to 2-channel music. This would be followed by tube monoblocks for my front R & L speakers.

I like the tube sound but only have space for a single system that has to do double duty between HT and music.

T.
mzn50
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Here... I have the exact setup with the exception that my pre-amp is a Mark levinson 380S

http://www.angelfire.com/mn2/mzn50/

The PMDT Transport has multipule digital outs, the AES/EBU goes to my DAC (soon the BE ML 36S) and I also have a Ensemble Digiflux BNC going to the AVP.

The AVP main Left right go to the ML 380S pre-amp as it has a unity gain called SSP this is specifically made for this reason, to incorporate HT in a 2 CHN environment.

My PMDT by-Passes the AVP and goes directly to the ML380S when I listen to CDs.

Can't ask for a better setup

Matt
tmitchell OP
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So you use the AES/EBU output to a 2-channel DAC and from there to the ML 380S and on the the amps. You program the PMDT to route CD's to that output, select that input on the PA and completely bypass the AVP, right?

That's sweet, now I get to shop for a new DAC as well as a PA and maybe even a (heaven forbid) turntable. Then I have to get the wife a present to cover my ass.

Have you heard anything other than what's on the Madrigal website regarding the AVP upgrade and potential SACD playback on the PDMT/AVP combo?

Thanks,

Thomas
mzn50
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>>So you use the AES/EBU output to a 2-channel DAC and from there to the ML 380S and on the the amps. You program the PMDT to route CD's to that output, select that input on the PA and completely bypass the AVP, right?,,

correct, there is noting to program on the PMDT, all outputs are enabled at all times, you just have to select that input on the preamp that is feed by the DAC, to bad on the DAC, just sold mine and picked up the ML36S.

Lots of rumours on the PMDT, there is something coming up on the PMDT, however, I think it will start with the possibilty of DVD-Audio.

There is also the AVPII coming next year...not sure what it will offer. But I have to say I am thrilled on the PMDT's performance..based on Levinson's No37 transport..and now with it PVP feature...excellent !

Matt
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