Power Amp Question

Question: how to match a power amp to my system using an integrated amp as a preamp.

System:

Triad Gold LCR In-Room Speakers 4-OHM 100-400 watt

Audio Tecnica AT-OC9XL Dual MC cartridge

NAD C356 integrated amp

Rega Aria MK3 (recently added)

Thank You

bop33302-20-2022 5:59pm

sandthemall Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 544 posts 02-21-2022 at 07:12am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yes, for me, buying a very good preamp was the mightiest game changer. The signal is so small and delicate...screw it up here and it won't matter much how good the amp is. Buying a better amp is usually a modest upgrade. Want to make a big difference? Preamp and phono amp: get the very best you can afford.
randym860 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 131 posts 02-21-2022 at 07:23am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete OK I am confused. How does using separate amp or pre-amp or an integrated change the length of a speaker wire. Or did I miss the joke!
randym860 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 131 posts 02-21-2022 at 07:24am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Amp AND pre-amp...
pennpencil Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 112 posts 02-21-2022 at 07:53am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @randym860 you can put dual mono power amps right next to the speakers so the speaker wires are short.
randym860 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 131 posts 02-21-2022 at 09:58am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete True. But then you will probably need longer cables to connect them to your pre-amp so I guess there is some give and take. As they say there is no free lunch.