Right match


I had m8s500 power amplifier I bought m8 preamp the sound is horrible I thought it was the right match what preamp can I buy to match the amp.i had it connected to an integrated amp and the difference was huge but im looking for the right preamp to match the m8s500 power amp

Thks

rucan65

There is a switch on the back of M8 that toggles between MM and MC.
Like I said if you are using a turntable, make sure it plugged into the phono input on the back of M8, it is grounded to the ground screw, and the MM/MC toggle switch is set according to the type of cartridge you’re using. So tell us what cartridge it is. Or just try flipping the MM/MC switch to MC. Report back what you’re hearing. 

Also, your M8 output impedance is 47ohm and a perfect match with your amplifier’s input impedance of 50kohm.

Or plug an iPhone or iPad into and RCA adapter and see if that sounds good.
Just not on a phono input, use an Aux, or some other line level.