Impedance Matching Question


Most know that the input impedance of an amp needs to be ~10X the output impedance of the preamp for proper matching. Is there an inexpensive device that can be placed between a higher impedance preamp and lower impedance amp to help solve the issue? This is not for critical listening, but I do want it to sound good.
tls49
That'll work as long as it has the bandwidth.
So, is it just getting the proper transformer, 2 pair of female RCA’s, and a project box, then solder and assembly?
That would work too.
micro – iTube2  is good to go, but it is multiple function device. An audio transformer will be a great option.

Impedance Matching Question

Most know that the input impedance of an amp needs to be ~10X the output impedance of the preamp for proper matching. Is there an inexpensive device that can be placed between a higher impedance preamp and lower impedance amp to help solve the issue? This is not for critical listening, but I do want it to sound good.
tls49

"Most know that the input impedance of an amp needs to be ~10X the output impedance of the preamp for proper matching."

This is correct 10x is fine some even say 5 x is ok. If you can't do this ratio a unity gain low output impedance buffer will do the trick. Like this.            http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/burson/buffer.html

Or a tube one, but some have a high output impedance as this one at 1kohm you may not be better off, and it could even be worse than 1kohm in the low bass because of the dc coupling capacitor that's needed on their outputs if it's not large enough.
http://www.decware.com/newsite/zbox.htm

Cheers George
The Burson Buffer has not been made for quite a while now, and are hard to find. However Burson has this ingenious RCA cable with a small solid state buffer built into it. It is powered by 5 Volts DC. It will help with most any impedance mismatches.
Specifics of the gear being connected, cable type and length would help. It may be possible to simply change an output or input resistor.
It is also possible that with short cable runs, worry is not warranted.