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Van Alstine

I just purchased a used but flawless Van Alstine Super Pas 3 pre-amp. I need some info from all you tube gear guys out there.

I am using SS amps (Proton D1200's) Is there any thing I need to know in advance whiule I await the arival of my "new" tube pre-amp?

Thanks in advance.

Alpha
alpha_03
tarsando
578 posts
 
THe only thing I can think of that you might possibly face is if the output of the preamp is too high to make using the volume control convenient. I have a Dyna PAS 3 that I had to buy attenuators for. But, really, just wait and enjoy!
warnerwh
539 posts
 
Van Alstine has a forum at audiocircle.com. Lots of great info there as Frank monitors it himself.
jdombrow
371 posts
 
Yep. I'm always amazed at the number of people that post questions on forums rather than contactng the manufacturer directly.
alpha_03 OP
39 posts
 
well actually my question refers to the sound, not the mechanics. I was wondering what to expect form this tube preamp. But then I guess I wasnt clear on that. I am presently using a B&K PT-5 and Proton D1200's.

thanks
alpha_03 OP
39 posts
 
oh and one other thing on the speaker selector knob it shows several selections, I know what the A, B, A+B is, but what are the others off to the left?

thanks
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