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    Measurements of Gustard P26 Preamplifier

    The remote does not turn on/off the unit though...
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    Focal Aria floorstander owners?

    Thank You for the response. It's purely for stereo duty. However is there a audible different between 826 and 926 ? If not very big then i can possibly stay with 826. I can't audition both together
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    Focal Aria floorstander owners?

    Thank you for the post. Between 800 Chora and 900 Aria series is there a way you can describe the difference. I can audition 900 Aria series but cannot do any home auditions.Iam inclined to 806 BS or 826 FS given that its may be better to skip 816 FS ,2.5 way
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    Measurements of Gustard P26 Preamplifier

    Discrete Class A preamplifier - is this the output stage ?
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    Why are preamps so expensive?

    On the lookout for a remote volume control with active pre (to set input output gains if possible ),XLR,/Rca combo to sit inbetween dac (Ares2) and Power amp (PA5- has no remote).In future would move to purifi power amp. Freya S and Gustard P26 in the shortlist. Pre90 is awesome but the input...
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    Recommended DIY Preamp

    Will this buffer serve this pupose : I have a DAC and Power Amp with XLR connector. The plan is to introduce a XLR in/out preamp inbetween DAC and Power Amp for remote volume control via this active preamp I have a RCA based preamp . Is there a XLR in/out drop in module that you can point me...
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    Poll for Topping PA5 owners only please.

    PA 5 set at zero volume but faint music heard from both speakers.Any folks have a similar situation. @JohnYang1997 or Topping team.Request your guidance
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    Wharfedale Diamond 12 Owner's Thread

    Any folks using Topping PA5 with Diamond 12.2 can share their thoughts on this combo.
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    Topping PA5 Review (Amplifier)

    Is it better to use a preamp between a dac and Power amp ? Iam using Ares2 dac balanced output to pa5.
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    Measurements of Gustard P26 Preamplifier

    Superb and very usable insights . How is the P26 remote .Does it move smoothly? My setup denon DNP to Ares2 to Pa5. I need remote so planning for P26 inbetween ares2 and pa5
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    Measurements of Gustard P26 Preamplifier

    Good to know. Iam undecided between P26 and Freya S . Just to get a remote operation and XLR and rca inputs i need one of these
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    CD Player / Transport with Digital Out

    Thanks.Does the coax out from the entry level dvd player have more jitter compared to stand alone cd transports ? . But I guess the external clock in dac will reclock and take care of the jitter Also from the ASR forum i infer amazon basic cables can do the job . What does the mechanical...
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    CD Player / Transport with Digital Out

    Does this mean a entry level dvd player with coax out can do the same job as the stand alone CD transport ?
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    Measurements of Gustard P26 Preamplifier

    Thanks.Infact iam buying just for remote capability and to connect purifi power amps in the future.
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    Measurements of Gustard P26 Preamplifier

    Is the Gustard P26 remote volume step up / step down reasonably smooth ie it does not jump up/down too fast.Thanks.
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    Denafrips Ares II + Topping Pre90 impedance issue

    Sharing the info as it may help other folks.As specs are subject to change do visit mfr website to verify before buying. Preamp options: Option 1 Ares 2 to Freya S to PA5 Option 2 Ares 2 to Gustard A26 to PA5 Ares2 output impedance XLR 1250 Ω to Freya- S input impedance 10K ; Freya-S...
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    Measurements of Gustard P26 Preamplifier

    Thank You for sharing. I dont use headphones .So i can just consider Gustard A26 or Gustard H16
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    Measurements of Gustard P26 Preamplifier

    Oh ok. I need XLR . The Ares2 XLR out to Preamp XLR in.So i guess Pre90 and A90D may cause issues. So need to consider between Gustard A26 or H16 or Freya S
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    Measurements of Gustard P26 Preamplifier

    https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/denafrips-ares-ii-topping-pre90-impedance-issue.34939/ As per this post there is a isuue
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