[Tube Preamp][Need Help]Could you suggest a tube preamp matched with a SS AMP?
Hi, everyone.
I am a beginner of this audio world. age 2 years + only.
my system now:
Source: Melos CDD-2 cd transport, Rega P3, also a laptop as a Roon bridge for music files.
DAC: Melos MAX-3 (for CD), RME ADI-2
Preamp: Onkyo P304
AMP: Onkyo M504
intup sebsutivity: 1v
input impedance: 20kohms
Speakers: Klipsch RP600M
---> I am thinking to add some TUBE taste to the system.
maybe a tube preamp is a good choice?
but, my amp input impedance is just 20kohms. it seems hard to find a tube preamp with low output impedance to match it. (around $1k budget, used or finished DIY is good to me.)
Could you give me some suggestion?
Thank you, guys! hope the good music and enjoyable voice always be with you!
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Before jumping to the "go integrated" path, is there anything you do not like about the sound of your current pre/amp setup? If anything... ?
-Your M504 amps is no slouch. When they were still made fairly well. -Why do you feel you need a tube preamp, maybe for a change in sound? Not saying a tube preamp won’t help, more curious what you hope to achieve. A nice tube preamp might be fun too. Those M504 amps are kinda neat. Options.
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Must say that @decooney asks a good question and makes a good point. At the moment I am at a loss for options. The M504 is a good amp. The low input impedance does represent a load for most tube preamps however. Not sure about the Schiit preamps having the required output impedance to serve.
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Aric Audio makes his preamps with adjustable gain. This allows his pre’s to work with most amps. No affiliation,just a very satisfied customer. http://aricaudio.com/ |
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