@kray, it was designed to work with a passive preamp. @Mesch, it is not the perfect amplifier ( point me in the direction of " the one ", please ). Knowing it’s limitations, I bought my 1st one, and based on how much I enjoyed it, I quickly sold off locally, several other amplifiers I had in my large amp collection ( Mc 2105, Son of Ampzilla, Bedini 150, Hafler 200, B&K ST202, and a few others that I enjoyed, and had good reputations. These were all up to spec, and they all had upgraded, heavier gauge power cables hotwired into them ( not a joke, when I tell you they improved greatly from this tweak alone ). I bought 2 more, to vertically biamp a pair of Signet SL280ex....an awesome system. I still have the speakers, but sold the two of the STA200’s, because I was down to one system ( with my Lascalas ), and felt someone else should enjoy them. I will keep my original STA200, as it takes up no room, and for what it does, it is a keeper. My best, Always, MrD. Enjoy !
Nuforce STA200 issue. Rumble every couple minutes
I just picked up a used NuForce STA200.
I have it connected to a low gain tube amp, ~6db
If I let it sit there with no music (same with music) it will cause a major 'rumble' and the speaker driver is pulsating like crazy for a couple seconds.
This happens every couple minutes.
Any ideas?
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Thanks @mrdecibel appreciate the response. I totally get that :) But for me it's 3rd in line amp, and I'm not going to build a whole system around it, so my tube preamp/amps are first and are staying. My tube pre is only 6db gain, but with that and my high efficiency speakers I can't live with this loud hiss coming from my speakers (which is silent with my tube gear) It sounds wonderful, so I will move it along to someone that can enjoy it in the right setup, and find a SS amp I can use as a third option that integrates better into my system. |
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