Rantenti
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Hello dear ASR friends, I have a Holo Audio Serene Preamp and an Audiophonics HPA-S400et Amp on order for their excellent measurements and versatility. I have only used integrated amps before so I have no experience with amp- preamp matching.
I have read that for the Purifi module in the amp, there are 3 configurations for the gain (1, 2 or Bypass).
It states that the bypass mode is relevant in cases where the Purifi amplifier is used with a strong preamplifier supporting a load of 2 to 4kOhm with a voltage ~ 10V RMS.
Here is what I can find about the Holo Audio Serene preamp:
Input: RCA: Max 12Vpp (4.2Vrms) 6800 ohms; XLR Max 24 Vpp (8.48Vrms) 13600 ohms
Output: RCA: 8.5 Vrms 20 ohms; XLR 1: 17 Vrms 3ohms; XLR 2: 17 Vrms 40 ohms
I wonder what gain settings in the amp should I set to get the best performance (dynamic range/ lowest noise/ crosstalk, best SNR/ SINAD etc) when using the Holo Serene preamp? My room is about 25m² and I use 86dB sensitivity speakers listening at a distance of 8 feet.
Thank you for your advice!
I have read that for the Purifi module in the amp, there are 3 configurations for the gain (1, 2 or Bypass).
Set Gain & Bypass on Purifi Amplifier module - Audiophonics Blog
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It states that the bypass mode is relevant in cases where the Purifi amplifier is used with a strong preamplifier supporting a load of 2 to 4kOhm with a voltage ~ 10V RMS.
Here is what I can find about the Holo Audio Serene preamp:
Input: RCA: Max 12Vpp (4.2Vrms) 6800 ohms; XLR Max 24 Vpp (8.48Vrms) 13600 ohms
Output: RCA: 8.5 Vrms 20 ohms; XLR 1: 17 Vrms 3ohms; XLR 2: 17 Vrms 40 ohms
I wonder what gain settings in the amp should I set to get the best performance (dynamic range/ lowest noise/ crosstalk, best SNR/ SINAD etc) when using the Holo Serene preamp? My room is about 25m² and I use 86dB sensitivity speakers listening at a distance of 8 feet.
Thank you for your advice!
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