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I´m looking for a linestage for my EAR 509´s monoblocks.

The input impedance of the 509´s is 25K

My first options are the following:

1. EAR 868 (used)

2. Coincident Statement Linestage (used)

I didn´t have the opportunity to hear any of them, so I would really appreciate advice on the choice.

Thank you all.


rafacampodonico
rafacampodonico OP
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Thanks Matt, sounds interesting, I will add it to my list of candidates.
I don´t live in the  States and unfortunately I have no chance to try almost anything, that is my biggest problem.
I appreciate your kind cooperation
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georgehifi
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rafacampodonico
Be careful with the Manley as it has minimum gain of 45db max of 60db and with the input sensitivity of your EAR's being only 1.2v for full output, you could be very low on the volume control for very loud level playback leaving you with not much control, depending on your speakers sensitivity.

Cheers George      
rafacampodonico OP
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Ok, thanks again George
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almarg
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George, I'm pretty certain that the 45 db and 60 db gain specs stated in the website description of the Jumbo Shrimp are an error.  They apparently apply to a phono input, which the Jumbo Shrimp doesn't even have.  The manual indicates a very reasonable gain of 11.8 db.  Gains of 45 or 60 db for a line stage would of course be ridiculous.

Best regards,
-- Al
  
rafacampodonico OP
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What do you think about the Manley Labs Neo Classic 300B?
Could it be a good match?
Thanks,
Rafael
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