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DAC straight to power amp?

I know this issue has been discussed before, but I'm having trouble finding clear information or answers, so here goes...

I am currently running a TEAC UD-501 into an integrated amp via its RCA outputs. I just acquired an Odyssey Stratos dual mono power amp. I am planning on getting a preamp, but wont have one for the interim.

Can I run the TEAC directly to the Odyssey via the XLR outputs? Without blowing my speakers up? The issue is that the TEAC has no volume controls and, but I'm thinking that I can use my digital source (Audivarna+ on my Mac) to control the volume. Not ideal, but maybe OK as a temporary solution until a preamp arrives...

But I don't even want to try this if I will risk damaging my equipment. Thoughts?
zm
arh
366 posts
 
Does your integrated have preamp outputs. You would connect teac to the integrated and preamp outputs to your Odysseys. The volume on the integrated would then work
Alan
zm OP
121 posts
 
Alan, my integrated is a Jolida 202BRC, which unfortunately doesn't have a preamp output.
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georgehifi
10,312 posts
 

Zm hi.

Your Teac has a wonderful low output impedance of 22ohms with 2v output, your Stratos is 22kohm input impedance and only needs 1.5v for full output.

As you can see the Teac is a perfect impedance and voltage match, you can't ask for better, absolutely no need for a preamp. Unless you wish to colour the sound a little.

Cheers George
wolf_garcia
6,737 posts
 
If you attach it directly to your amp you have maybe one shot at ALWAYS having the level controlled by your computer, as you can be dumping a nice line level surprise to your amp if you take your eye off that ball. Good luck, and wear earplugs just in case...or get a preamp.
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