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FirstWatt J2 on its way

After much debate, I decided on a J2 and it will be here tomorrow. I’m super excited. The J2, from what I’ve read, will be a perfect match for my Zu Omen defs and BHK preamp. I’ll report back on my impressions. 
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rocray
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I recently picked up a J2 as well. I rotate it thru two systems. One of the ways is through passive preamp. This setup usually consists of 90db speakers,and really works well for my needs. Running 97db speakers will really work great!  I tried the sys to see if it would work for me. Within a week I purchased a Prometheus TVC pre that I use to this day. 
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georgehifi
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I purchased a Prometheus TVC pre
TVC passives have a little coloration just like LDR passives compared to a Sys or going direct, probably suits your preferred system/room balance, but still more transparent, less noise, and less distortion than a active preamp.

If you have the gain/speaker efficiency, then all passives will better the transparency/noise floor/and distortion.
Only going direct is even better, but it has some proviso’s, re starting to "bit strip" (less resolution) if using the digital domain volume control below 75% of full

Cheers George
johnh
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I just pulled my J2 from storage and set it up last week, it sounds great!  With higher efficiency speakers that stay at 8 ohms, this amp sings like few others.  Though I am shortly going to be posting if for sale :(

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