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Do Buffers Matter?

Jim Creek

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Are the factory default buffers with Purifi Eigentakt or Hypex Ncx500 a safe bet? Is it worth while to pay for upgraded buffers?
 

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Are the factory default buffers with Purifi Eigentakt or Hypex Ncx500 a safe bet? Is it worth while to pay for upgraded buffers?
Sound-wise, they're well beyond transparent- any "upgrade" will possibly (possibly!) have slightly better measurements but will sound the same. What will drive your choices are gain and input impedance.
 

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