Here’s a used one. You can workout out a deal.
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650010344-mola-mola-tambaqui-streamer-amp-dac/
Add a pre-amp to Mola Mola Tambaqui?
In your experience is it worth it to add a preamp to the tambaqui?
I have a lumin u2 that features leedh processing
after listening to the tambaqui I am dead set on it. however, im wondering if i should get the makua pre-amp and add the tambaqui module ($20,700 retail) vs 13.5k retail tambaqui stand alone
I could also potentially use a different pre-amp maybe with a tube input stage.
however if i can avoid the pre-amp it would be preferable as that is a significant cost
i would be connecting to a krell duo 300 xd amp which feed kef blade speakers
does anyone have experience with this particular dac with/without preamp. How about preamp pairings?
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I owned a Tambaqui for a short while until a few weeks ago. I liked the sound better when using an outboard preamp. I also played with the output voltage, which you can do through the app but I cannot remember which setting I liked best, maybe the top position (6V?). You should definitely call them but I believe TMR is actually a Mola Mola dealer. The only way you will be able to answer these questions is to try one for yourself with/without an outboard preamp, and trying the different configurations in your own system. Below is the return policy posted on TMR's website - a 60-day trial is hard to beat IMO.
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@questforhifi GTT Audio is the distributor for Mola Mola in the US will know the dealer closest to you. You may want to give them a call. |
As I write this, I am listening to my $1100 Class A Schitt Mjolnir preamp with a $800 Class A Schitt Aegir amp and a Schitt Yggi+ LIM DAC with a RAAL CA-1a headphone. I am listening to the group Sault and it is incredible. I need warmth in this setup. This preamp is going work well with the KRELL DUO. Forget about the Tambaqui's contribution to the sound. That is not going to determine your sound as much as the KRELL. I personally would not use the Mjolnir with Blades since the other 2 preamps I mentioned are not warm, but the Mjolnir will do what you seek with added warmth. This preamp also has a 15-day home trial. It sounds great with Class A amps like the Aegir and I am sure the Class A KRELL. I know the sound of the KRELL XD well since I owned 2 of these pieces and I am debating trading in my big amp for the new KRELL KSA i400. Your KRELL is going to dominate your sound, not the Tambaqui. Seek a preamp that matches the amp.
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