Hi,
So, I have the Denafrips Ares II DAC that I really like. I used to use it on my Aiyima 07 integrated amp since it has a volume control, but I recently got a VTV Purifi (EVAL1 buffer) amp that I love too, but, now I have to control the volume on the Ares 2. For that I recently got the Topping Pre90 preamp to be able to use it as an XLR preamp with volume control.
But, after that I notice that this combination doesn't sound right. After some reading and digging on the Pre90 review post I learned that it is an impedance mismatch between the Ares 2 and the Pre90. Sorry for my own ignorance, but I barely understand this impedance issues when we talk about line level (RCA or XLR) signal.
So, I don't want another DAC. What should I do? Any recommendation of something that can go between the Ares 2 and the Pre90 to "fix" the impedance issue? Can someone explain to me the reason why the impedance on those have such a huge effect? Can I just use the RCA inputs on the Pre90 with the RCA outs of the Ares 2 instead of the XLR and have no issues?
Thanks!
So, I have the Denafrips Ares II DAC that I really like. I used to use it on my Aiyima 07 integrated amp since it has a volume control, but I recently got a VTV Purifi (EVAL1 buffer) amp that I love too, but, now I have to control the volume on the Ares 2. For that I recently got the Topping Pre90 preamp to be able to use it as an XLR preamp with volume control.
But, after that I notice that this combination doesn't sound right. After some reading and digging on the Pre90 review post I learned that it is an impedance mismatch between the Ares 2 and the Pre90. Sorry for my own ignorance, but I barely understand this impedance issues when we talk about line level (RCA or XLR) signal.
So, I don't want another DAC. What should I do? Any recommendation of something that can go between the Ares 2 and the Pre90 to "fix" the impedance issue? Can someone explain to me the reason why the impedance on those have such a huge effect? Can I just use the RCA inputs on the Pre90 with the RCA outs of the Ares 2 instead of the XLR and have no issues?
Thanks!
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