mstrshikadance
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| Eversolo DMP -A8 Server,Dac, Streamer,Preamp - best bang for the Buck Does anyone know or can they test whether you can use digital out and analog in at the same time? I am interested in using my own DAC, but using the A8 as a preamp. Thanks! | |
| Low Gain or Unity Gain Solid State Preamp @mitch2 my current Khozmo has the 64 step Shunt Zfoil + AMRT, the NewClass D active stage. I almost went with the Hattor but liked the look of the Khozmo instead. I guess I should clarify my original post, im looking for something Unity or Low G... | |
| Has anyone tried a Gustard H26 used as a preamp? Can I ask what drew you to these specific preamps? | |
| Preamp Gain issues with high efficiency speakers @daledeee1 I also have an XA25 and have been looking at the Khozmo or Hattor, they seem to be the exact same with different branding for different markets. My source DAC is 2v output. you have no bass issues? Which speakers? Thanks! | |
| Preamp Gain issues with high efficiency speakers @vair68robert I considered this was an issue I was experiencing with the SYS. It made no sense that the completely passive pre still had little control of the Low gain range. I ordered a Schiit Kara and it works perfectly. In passive mode, I am... | |
| Preamp Gain issues with high efficiency speakers @karl_desch I currently have the SE34I.6 Zen Triode Integrated with all mods but considering upgrading to the Sarah. My issue with the Sarah is the dual volume controls and lack out outputs. I will let you know when the time comes, hopefully not... | |
| Preamp Gain issues with high efficiency speakers @vair68robert I was considering this, but I only have the stock Premier 11, not the 11a. I am unclear whether they can convert the 11 to the 11XS. I have asked CJ and will let you know. | |
| Preamp Gain issues with high efficiency speakers @atmasphere thank you for your reply. This was the same conclusion I came to as well. While I can listen perfectly with my system as it is, the only issue is the lack of usable volume control at the low end. Other than that, it sounds incredible... | |
| Preamp Gain issues with high efficiency speakers Thank you all for the input. I guess all the niggles are what make this hobby so fun (and the music) ... endless tinkering, and trying new things. To be clear, with my current set up , I am completely happy with the sound...just find it difficul... | |
| Preamp Gain issues with high efficiency speakers I absolutely adore these speakers for a variety of reasons. 1. I think they're beautiful. 2. Midrage is flawless. 3. dynamics are unmatched 4. good bass heft 5. easy to drive (despite my ongoing gain issues) | |
| Preamp Gain issues with high efficiency speakers My source is a Pi2AES 2.0 running Ropiee over I2S to a Denafrips Pontus 2 DAC connected via rca to the preamp. As far as I'm aware, the Denafrips has no volume management and outputs 2.2v. this is a pretty common DAC. I can't imagine I connec... | |
| Preamp Gain issues with high efficiency speakers Thanks for the response, Viridian. Would you surmise that this will be the case regardless of what pre I use? Feels odd running my Cj Preamp at 1 out of 100, 99% of the time. | |
| Ifi Neo Streamer + Denafrips Terminator 12+ For what it's worth. I have a Neo feeding my Denafrips Pontus II over i2s. I can get it to work but it switches left and right channels. So all I did was reverse left and right RCAs to my pre-amp. I was using the 011 or 111 setting on the... |