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passive preamp matching

wonder if someone could explain what a passive (no gain) preamp is vs a regular preamp. And how difficult is it to 'match' a passive preamp to other audio components.

Articles I have read mention being careful about output voltage and capacitance of cables used.

Wanted to know if a Mccormack TLC-1 would work well with a B7K 2140 poweramp.
keroo1099
jameswei
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I know you are looking for more technical information, but this recent thread at least addresses your first request.

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1162669482&openfrom&1&4#1
keroo1099 OP
35 posts
 
thanks, was very helpful
keroo1099 OP
35 posts
 
Jameswei Read your post. Just wanted to know if it was a risk to use a TLC-1 with a B&K 2140 through 1m XLO cables. I wont have the option of changing the preamp in the near future. Also planning to use one of the tape outs to power a sub? The souuce will be a Music Hall cd 25.2. Speakers are very efficient DIY. (dont turn the volume past 10:00) on my present preamp
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