Hi there,
Have you tried putting power supply bypass caps near the op amps? Try that and then try swapping.
Small Cornell Dubelier (1.0uF) may really clean things up.
Preamps act like a buffer. Whether that is a good thing or not will end up being a matter of implementation. I think Ayre makes some of the very best sounding line buffers, so if that was an option I’d definitely try it.
HT bypass modes vary in operation though. Some are relay/switch based. They connect the output directly to the input, with no internal circuitry. You don’t get any benefit, or demerits, by using the preamp. Others are zero gain circuits. The signal from the HT processor, or Bluray player, still goes through the preamp circuit.
Personally I use a Parasound P7, which has a built in 8 channel (7.1) control with an Oppo 103 as the multi-channel source and skip the processor. With a simple set up and limited HDMI inputs, it works fine.
The biggest reason for using a preamp AND a processor is when you are a music fanatic, have a great 2 channel set up and want the HT to be a supplement, not a replacement. Users of a setup like this tend to spend a lot of time looking for a preamp that sounds great in 2 channel mode, and probably LP’s first.
Best,
Erik
Have you tried putting power supply bypass caps near the op amps? Try that and then try swapping.
Small Cornell Dubelier (1.0uF) may really clean things up.
Preamps act like a buffer. Whether that is a good thing or not will end up being a matter of implementation. I think Ayre makes some of the very best sounding line buffers, so if that was an option I’d definitely try it.
HT bypass modes vary in operation though. Some are relay/switch based. They connect the output directly to the input, with no internal circuitry. You don’t get any benefit, or demerits, by using the preamp. Others are zero gain circuits. The signal from the HT processor, or Bluray player, still goes through the preamp circuit.
Personally I use a Parasound P7, which has a built in 8 channel (7.1) control with an Oppo 103 as the multi-channel source and skip the processor. With a simple set up and limited HDMI inputs, it works fine.
The biggest reason for using a preamp AND a processor is when you are a music fanatic, have a great 2 channel set up and want the HT to be a supplement, not a replacement. Users of a setup like this tend to spend a lot of time looking for a preamp that sounds great in 2 channel mode, and probably LP’s first.
Best,
Erik