Preamp / input selector for Apollon 1Et6225SA

[unmutual]

Ordered this amp today:

Apollon 1ET6525SA

Need a preamp with at least 3 RCA inputs and 1 line out (for powered sub). I have a CD player, streamer/DAC and turntable with RIIA.

Suggestions?

 

[antcollinet]

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[unmutual]

Fosi Audio P4 Preamplifier Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Fosi Audio P4 budget RCA preamp. It was sent to me by the company and as of this writing, is on sale for US $80. The look is attractive enough for the class. A momentary switch turns on the unit and cycles through inputs, with a reassuring...

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That's a great suggestion, and exceptionally cheap! Anything to gain by upping the budget to around $250?

 

[antcollinet]

That's a great suggestion, and exceptionally cheap! Anything to gain by upping the budget to around $250?

Probably not if you're using RCA interconnect. What are your 3 sources?

 

[mags65]

I have a CD player, streamer/DAC and turntable with RIIA.

@antcollinet

 

[antcollinet]

@antcollinet

Thanks for the heads up....

Does your CD player have digital out? @unmutual

Also - line out for sub - is that in addition to the outputs for the new amp?

 

[unmutual]

Thanks for the heads up....

Does your CD player have digital out? @unmutual

Also - line out for sub - is that in addition to the outputs for the new amp?

Yes, and yes

 

[antcollinet]

Yes, and yes

So another option would be to replace the streamer with the wiim ultra, if you can sell your old streamer to fund the budget mismatch.

It has sub out, phono input for direct from the turntable, or you could use line level input if you want to retain your external preamp. You can connect the CD player via the digital input.

The wiim pro plus might also be a lower cost solution though it has no dedicated sub out. However, you could use an RCA Y splitter cable if your sub has both left and right inputs.

Though you get no +db gain (typical 2V max output) for either option.

 

[unmutual]

Topping A90D vs Fosi P4, then? Which to choose and why? (disregarding the price difference and only one input on the A90D)

 

[antcollinet]

Topping A90D vs Fosi P4, then? Which to choose and why? (disregarding the price difference and only one input on the A90D)

Your asking which one, while asking us to disregard 2 of the differences between them?

The other main differences are the balanced IO on the A90D, and the built in headphone amp. Your choice should be just down to features and price - only you can decide what the features are worth to you.

But for you the A90 doesn't seem to match your requirements of 3 RCA inputs.

 

[unmutual]

I meant, would the sound quality improvement be significant?

 

[antcollinet]

I meant, would the sound quality improvement be significant?

Almost certainly not - unless you have audible ground loop noise, in which case you could probably eliminate that by replacing all your sources and connecting balanced to the A90D