flaxxer
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| DAC as a preamp? I'm looking at the topping pre90 preamp. It has a 40K output impedance. Is this going to be an issue with my 8K impedance amplifiers? If so, what output impedance am I trying to find with a preamp? Thank you | |
| DAC as a preamp? @antigrunge2 .... really? You can't just say that without leaving your top recommendation for what you're telling me is the best solution. | |
| DAC as a preamp? That would be awesome if this were so. I'll give it a try and we'll see what happens! Thank you very much | |
| DAC as a preamp? @unsound .... 1 watt one meter. Those are nominal impedance numbers. BUT, none of my speakers dip much lower than 3.7 ohms. I KNOW they can be driven by a single watt. THIS IS WHAT SOME ARE MISSING ... The lower powered boards cost $600+, and were... | |
| DAC as a preamp? I could always control the volume on my keyboard. BUT, when I was doing this about 10 years ago. Once every couple of weeks, I would get an immediate full volume blast of noise, until I could turn it down real fast. Now I'm using 1000 watts per sp... | |
| DAC as a preamp? I have already purchased the D90. I guess I can send it back and by an R2R instead. Or I can buy a balanced headphone amplifier with remote control, if one can be had for 400. That would also be the same price. Just add that to my D90. | |
| DAC as a preamp? @unsound .... I have four pairs. 80db at 4 ohms, 85 db at 8 ohms, 95db at 6 ohms, and 93db at 4 ohms. | |
| DAC as a preamp? ALL I want is remote control volume control that won't degrade my sound quality. That is it. Computer to DAC to attenuator of some kind to the amps, right?And only curiosity makes me ask ... with Nelson Pass a legend, why wouldn't the kit at $150 ... | |
| DAC as a preamp? It's been pointed out this is a very technical forum. I am new to this part, having never owned a setup like this before. I believe I understand the most basic parts. My amps need 4v to achieve full volume. The DAC outputs 4v . Used as a straight ... | |
| DAC as a preamp? @unsound. I'm only doubtful because the DAC outputs 4 volts. Which is what the amps need to achieve full volume. BUT I would probably be using the first half of the DACs volume, instead of the last 30% of 100%. From 70 to 100% being quiet to thund... | |
| DAC as a preamp? As the OP, I pray my D90s volune control is in the perfect place for proper gain, but I doubt it. I do NOT want to bit strip after paying $750 for the DAC.Why use a Schiit buffer for $49, when a Pass clone is $150? Or a Marantz 7 clone for $400?Wh... | |
| DAC as a preamp? But I only need to attenuate my volume. Not increase it. | |
| DAC as a preamp? Hey deep_333, do you want to be my life coach? LOL. You know how to make a guy feel good about his purchase, don't you? I sure appreciate you turning me on to the D90. I've decided I am going to probably use the DAC in the DAC only mode. I'm looki... | |
| DAC as a preamp? @deep333, you win! Lol. I decided on a Topping D90. If I find the volume control position out of whack with my amplifiers, I will grab the $60 Nobsound to see what happens. If it’s an improvement, I will look into Preamps under $700. I can NOT ima... | |
| DAC as a preamp? I get it. The RME DAC is amazing. I've been helping my daughter with a serious legal issue, and money is very tight. This would be at the extreme reaches of my current budget. If I bought this, I would have zero money left for a preamplifier if ne... |