koestner
Responses from koestner
| Sonics of Hooking Up Multiple Outputs on Preamp Your numbers seem OK to do it. If you want to up the input impedance of the sub to say... 100K to 500K just get a buffer (tube or even better solid state) The Burson Buffer is excellent for this. Insert it between the pre amp and sub. | |
| Remarkably better sound possible with just 1 system component change? What about a BSG QOL ? It makes a big difference in the sound. especially older recordings. They're not around anymore, but TMR has one for sale. | |
| AES48 , is there a test to determine? OK thanks Ralph. The Benchmark website writes about this extensively, so I guess they are doing "something" to make it happen. I'm not technical enough to explain how, and I'm sure you're too busy to explore some other company's claims. It doesn't... | |
| AES48 , is there a test to determine? Yyz, thanks for the link. I’m thinking my dac and amp are just the 4volt “balanced” type. So I will have to avoid the Benchmark xlr cables, and choose a more common type. | |
| AES48 , is there a test to determine? YYZ,It was partially your high opinion of the HPA4 that lead me to try purchase one. Since the HPA4 is AES48 even though it has both balanced and single ended outputs without a switch (please comment Ralph) I was concerned about the Schiit Yiggy a... | |
| Newly patented, infinitely adjustable system tuning Could you redesign these so that they're sliders? I mean, imagine a row of sliders? Then put lights on them, and maybe have them blink to the music level. In the dark it would be so cool. You're onto something here Erik. | |
| PS Audio M700s or older Bryston 4bsst / 4bsst2 ? It's unusual that you would find a different post of mine and stick it into this one. I never used the SLI80 as a preamp. It was just a curious question if it would work with no power tubes. I compared the Belles to the PSA with a real preamp (Bel... | |
| PS Audio M700s or older Bryston 4bsst / 4bsst2 ? There must be someone you can borrow an amp from. I recently compared the Belles MB200 monoblocks to the PS M700 monoblocks and found the M700' to be superior in everything but giving off heat. I liked the Belles, but the PS had more dynamics and ... | |
| Accept free Audiophilleo 1 and upgrade DAC? Oh sorry, after posting, I read your post about wanting MQA. The Modius does not do that or DSD. | |
| Accept free Audiophilleo 1 and upgrade DAC? Think about just getting a Schiit Modius dac. It’s only 200, but really good. With a 15 day return policy there is less risk. I’m not making a joke here. The new Unisom usb input card is terrific. | |
| Need advice replacing my preamp What about the Benckmark preamp? | |
| Preamp SS to match class D amp The PS Audio DAC/Preamp is a nice piece and often comes up for sale on the used market (remote too). | |
| Schiit freya preamp - any owners out there? Leave it on? I'm not sure if you know this, but the new Freya+ has a switch to totally turn off the tubes from the remote. | |
| Cary SLI80 as just a preamp? Ok, ok... I’m not that technical to even tell you what is inside the thing, even if I did remove the cover. It was a thought experiment. I would never even try this without lots of members saying no problem. I was hoping more technically minded me... | |
| Cary SLI80 as just a preamp? This is the Tech Talk forum, not the “Most Logical”. I was only wondering if I pulled out the power tubes, would it still work as a preamp, and not wear out the power tubes? Thank you Captains Obvious for suggesting I use a real preamp. |