Matching Amps and Preamps--any Combo?

Let's say that you want to experiment with separates. Can you buy ANY preamp and match it with ANY amp? What should you look out for?

crazy4blues03-24-2003 8:24pm

pbb Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,140 posts 03-25-2003 at 11:22am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Never look at the specs and for sure you will wind up doing it by trial and error. Get on target first with objective parameters, then you can start with the audiophile approved "search for synergy". The last part is the crux of subjective audiophilia: the match you make may or may not have widespread audiophile approval (ask three audiophiles about anything and you will get five different opinions) that's ok so long as the sound pleases you.
stang500hpaol Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 51 posts 03-27-2003 at 05:22am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete what you need to do is listen to all combinations of amps preamps cd player and speakers. matching the same amp and preamp does not mean it will sound great.
abex Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 322 posts 03-27-2003 at 03:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If your amp can except a Passive get one . There are things to consider.Impedance Matching and Sensitivity .Cables need to be low in Impedance also. These are equated into Gain issues. The FT Audio Passive preamp gets around some of this by using a special circuit named the Xcoupler. Other alternatives are made by Creek and Placette.I would shy away from CI Audio. Good luck!