preamplifier

Hello everyone! I'm embarking onto the design of an hifi preamp and I'd like to share my view on different topics in a detailed way, so that it could be decently understandable, and to receive a feedback if you're interested in them. The following solutions will be nothing new, most of them are...

Hi all. I have DAC Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital which is connect directly to the two Aiyima A07 MAX in mono mode. My question is: is a preamplifier necessary? Sometimes I read that when connected without a preamp the sound is flat and not very dynamic. The point is whether it is worth adding a...

Hi, I’m researching for my brother. He is looking for a preamplifier for 2.1 channel system. He is using a newly purchased vintage McIntosh amplifier, plays music in FLAC via USB from laptop. Budget less than $1700 Must have: Remote volume control Digital I/O’s Tone controls Well...

Hello. I live in Europe, and im searching for a turntable! The whole set up is a work in progress, my collection is around 50 vinyls at the moment, and I plan to get the " tangent preamp II " for remote fuctions... as for speakers, i own some crappy active Edifiers R1280t, but as I said, its a...

Hello, I am currently in the process of digitizing a lot of older (1950's & earlier) media to archive online. We are starting with vinyl (33 1/3 & 45) and 78s. We do not have any record players that are capable of playing 78s currently, so we were looking to buy a 3-speed turntable with a...

While I'm waiting for Fosi and Aiyima to put out a RCA multi-input preamp - or for Schiit to come up with a new Solid State preamp - I stumbled across the Emotiva PT1 description yesterday. Seems to pack a lot in for $400. While I have no need of a FM tuner anymore, it checks all my other boxes...

@Fosi Audio - Any update for us regarding a multi-input solid state preamp in the V3 series? OF all the things you have indicated you are working on, that's the one I'm most interested in.

I try to improve my 2.0 streaming layout: AppleTV -> hdmi -> TV -> hdmi eArc ->Bluesound Node N130 -> Coax (+12v trigger) -> MiniDSP Flex Digital -> Coax -> Amp (Audiolab 9000 with 9038Pro DAC) Pros: I like the sound of my Amp and it has a good DAC (ESS 9038 PRO) in the last step before...

Can you hear a difference between dac+amp path with 92dB vs. 78dB SINAD? Quite a lot has been said here about “audibility” of SINAD, or existing/non-existing sound differences between amplifiers or DACs. Quite often we forget to evaluate SINAD of the whole audio chain consisting of a DAC, power...

I recently purchased power amplifier to for additional power and head room. I use my Cambridge Audio CXA81 as preamp. My main audio system components consist of: Cambridge Audio CXA81, Cambridge Audio DAC Magic, OPPO BDP-93 CD player, pair of Warfedale Linton 85 speakers and pair of REL T5x...

for context , I have all of my hifi equipment in a 19" 27u av network rack and it looks sharp. im having a pioneer rt-707 in the shop and a 19" 4u pc for the clarette im building soon as a server for my dac. here is a 7" reel of tape I digitized on Logic Pro and remastered and its on Bandcamp...

This is NOT a review, but an overview of the Aoshida A6 amplifier DISCLAIMER I know that many on ASR completely denigrate tube products, especially the very cheap ones with more aesthetic than functional purposes, as in this case, but considering the probable intended use of an amplifier in...

Hi all, I'm looking to get some new speakers for my desk. I was initially looking at the KEF LSX, but I can pick up some ex-display KEF R3's for £749 which feels like a good price (is it?). Are they a little too big for desk use? I dont really need wireless/connectivity features as i will be...

I read about that dreaded ”automatically going to 0dB/melting tweeters & my eardrums“ problem on a couple of threads today, so I was inspired to start this thread. Like most of you, I despise this problem, and I’ve run into it way too often over the years. Most recently it was my miniDSP Flex...

Hi everyone! I'm currently thinking about a total reconfiguration of my actual setup. And I wish to reconsider electronics parts in full DIY. I'm looking for a preamplifier with some keys characteristics : MC/MM preamplifier Unbalanced line level inputs (at least 2 or 3) Volume control Easy...

Longtime ASR lurker here -- couldn't live without the great reviews and community advice -- but first-time seller, though I have feedback on other sites and forums. This is a fully featured digital streamer and preamplifer with Anthem ARC room correction built in. You can stream via the app...

I'm assembling a Streamer/DAC, a Preamplifier and a 120W Power Amplifier, all which I branded “Claudio” for “Clean Audio”. I want to end up with products that allow me to stream and play my favorite music with absolutely no discernible noise, minimal distortion and great tonal quality. I will...

I'm looking at replacing my Topping A50s with the SP400 as a headphone amp/preamp to my speaker amp. I'm curious to know if the input impedance stated by SMSL is real because my DAC (Denafrips Ares II) has oddly high output impedance which doesn't play well with the A50s' strangely low input...

I’m looking for a streaming pre-amp solution that comes with analog Input (RCA). I will be pairing this with purifi based Boxem Amp, feeding into Monitor Audio Silver 300s Towers. My Music Sources : LPs that I play through Music Hall Classic Turntable (this has a built in phono-preamp) and...

Below is a review of this high-end '90s preamp from a (lucky) friend. BUILD The Mono Preamplifier has an excellent build quality, perfectly in line with the philosophy of this prestigious Danish brand. It is worth mentioning that all Gryphon products are designed and manufactured in Denmark...