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| Which has a greater influence on sound quality, the amp or the preamp? Both can, and do affect sound quality. Every component and interconnection in the chain affects the quality. Depending on your source you don't always need a preamp in the system. | |
| Suggestions for testing a never installed, 20-year boxed amp. I don't have any decent speakers for this amp. If this amp tests ok I will have a tough decision to make. Do I keep it and build a system around it or get rid of it? Either way, I need to know if it works. | |
| Suggestions for testing a never installed, 20-year boxed amp. OK - I took your advice and contacted Pass Labs. Someone actually answered the phone and referred me to Kent who was very helpful. His concern was with the capacitors as some of you mentioned. Kent recommended a "current limited power up" using a ... | |
| Suggestions for testing a never installed, 20-year boxed amp. All good ideas. I'll try to contact Pass Labs Monday before doing anything. I already have a lightbulb current limiter setup, a variac, and some 250W 8ohm resistors. My acquisition of this amp is a long story. The company I worked for, at the tim... | |
| Suggestions for testing a never installed, 20-year boxed amp. Thanks. I appreciate your advice. |