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How good is to use integrated amp as preamp with the preout feature

Dear Friends,

 

I have the Exposure 3010S2 Integrated and Accuphase Power amplifier. I like the sound signature of Exposure so I am thinking to add the Accuphase Power amp to it. I see there are 2 preout in the Exposure and I will use one of them to accuphase. Please note I don't want to Biamp as the sound singature may not match, hence its just the preout that I will be connecting to the poweramp.

 

Exposure 3010s2 Perout -> Accuphase Power amp -> Speakers

Is there any pros/cons with this setup, I still dont understand why I would need a seperate preamp when I can use the preout.

 

Thank you

Ag insider logo xs@2xsudheertumkur
soix
9,456 posts
 

Well, it’s free to try assuming you have a pair of decent interconnects available so just see what you think. 

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sudheertumkur OP
9 posts
 

I am using it with the same combination, its been great but I want to know if there is something I am missing or messing the things

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jji666
536 posts
 

The preamp in an integrated amp is built to mate with the power amp section, in terms of impedance, etc.  The pre-outs are a convenience.  The preamp section may still be a match for external amps but it may not be. A listening test is really the only way to tell. 

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sudheertumkur OP
9 posts
 

if the Scenario is that I am not biamping with integrated and power amplifier then it should be fine right as the gain issues will not be of any concern and only power amplifier will be driving the spearkers.

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