terrapin77

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Output / Input Voltage Question
@millercarbon LOL!!  I read all of these posts about voltage and impedance and I can't wrap my head around it.  Add speaker sensitivity into the mix and I'm completely lost.  
Output / Input Voltage Question
@russ69 My amp is a rebuilt and upgraded Quad 405 driving 4 ohm speakers.  Can't go past 40% volume without being way too loud.  I do have a small listening room though.  
Tube Preamp Recommendations
@georgegifi. I checked it out but I don't see how it would help.  I'm looking for a tube preamp that isn't overly noisy in my system.  
Tube Preamp Recommendations
Hum X didn't work.  Definitely on the hunt for a different tube preamp.   
Tube Preamp Recommendations
Thanks for the suggestions.  I will check them out.  I have a Hum X delivering tomorrow in one final attempt to quiet the buzzing from the Rogue.  If that doesn't work, I'm definitely going to need a different preamp.  The Don Sachs preamp really ... 
Tube Preamp Recommendations
Thanks George!  I will check out the Sys.  The only reason I'm going DAC into amp right now is the buzzing from the 66 is annoying AF!! I wonder if it's the SU-9 causing it.  Wish I had a spare DAC to test.  
Tube Preamp Recommendations
The DAC is currently going straight into the amp, but I want to find the right tube preamp.  I tried out a Rogue Audio 66 Magnum and I love the tube sound, but the Rogue doesn't play nice in my system.  Way too much buzzing in the speakers.  Could... 
Streamer wanted
Paying that much for a streamer is waste of money, IMHO!! Buy a Raspberry Pi 4 and load Volumio or RopieeeXL on it. Cost will be less than $100.  
Need Help w/ a Rogue Audio 66 LSR Magnum
The RCA outputs are set to active.  No cable box, but there is a router in the room since I use Volumio for streaming.