Need Help From The Resident Experts


My problem:

My preamp puts out 30db of gain and the output impedance is 1.2K ohms.  My power amp input impedance is 22K ohms.  I can only use 1/4th of the volume controls (9 o'clock) and it is too loud after that point.  What would be the ideal output impedance for the preamp to mate well with the power amp?  Components in question are an Audible Illusions Modulus 3B and an Odyssey Stratos Extreme+++.  I would like to use more of the volume range and am open to a different pre.

stereo5
Viva Almarg!!!

As a horribly scarred past M3A owner I hope you will post the outcome of your experience.



 


  
Erik................

i looked at at them but they don’t have a full tape loop or full processor loop. I would love a prima Luna dialogue preamp with the tube rectification but they don't offer the features I would need.   I also would Ned a input for my turntable.  
Parasound P7 then, or the JC 2 BP

I can attest that the P7 is pretty neutral and quiet, with an excellent remote and useful bass management. Kal Rubinson I think at Stereophile really likes it and uses it when his ARC multichannel pre is out.

The volume is digitally controlled, but analog. Steps are about 1.1 db or so per step. I measured this a long time ago and am hazy on the exact details. :)
Rogue preamps that use the 12AU7 tube have a rather neutral sonic signature with good bass extension. They respond well to tube rolling.
Very well built products.