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Wadia, Benchmark Questions..

I hooked up my Wadia 170i transport to my Benchmark DAC1 using the supplied co-axle cable. I then connected the Benchmark using the analog RCA output to the tape input on my Tandberg TR1050 Receiver. Sounds great. This model receiver has an extra set of RCA jacks on the back labeled Pre-out and Main In. I was wondering if I could bypass the receiver's pre- amp and just use the power amp? A new amp is coming but this set-up will have to do for now.
Also, I was wondering why the Blue Light on the Wadia does not light up when I'm playing the iPod? Am I not getting a digital signal? I tried hitting the mode button and re-inserting the iPod but it has yet to light up. Any thoughts would be helpful.
dreadhead
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Bob_reynolds
yes it has "U" jumpers and I want to bypass the Pre-Amp and just use the amplifier. So just plug the Benchmark into the "main in" and I will accomplish this,correct?
Usarmyvet91,
Is that really true about the blue light? It appears lit on the cover of Music Direct and an article in Stereophile mentions it coming on when the signal is pure digital.
dreadhead OP
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Armyvet, my mistake. it is not lit on the cover of Music Direct.
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Now I hear what all the fuss is about. Running my DAC using only the Tandberg's amplifier is nothing short of amazing. A very big difference by-passing the receivers pre-amp. The volume output is now tremendous.
I am listening to Cello music through my Sony DVP-NH77H DVD player as my CD transport and a quality optical cable and I can almost see the resin from the bow falling out of my speakers.
My iPod never sounded better as well. A valid piece of audio gear for sure and a must have considering the price.
Thanks for all your input and guidance.
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