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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
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audphile1
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Also, your M8 output impedance is 47ohm and a perfect match with your amplifier’s input impedance of 50kohm.

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holmz
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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.

rucan65 OP
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My TT is MM

rucan65 OP
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I thought it was 75 kohm input impedance  the m8 preamp 

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audphile1
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Matching pre to amp you use pre output impedance and amp input impedance 

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