Re: The more I read the confuser I get

Posted by Bill Fitzmaurice (P) on December 19, 2005 at 16:23:34

In Reply to: The more I read the confuser I get posted by Ivor the Engine Driver on December 19, 2005 at 16:14:15:

The balanced input issue is usually far more problematic than the input levels. Yes, there is a 14dB differential between the maximum input signal required to drive both to full output, but keep two things in mind. First, most preamps will drive to well more than a -10dB level. When's the last time you had the volume control of your pre all the way up? And second, even if your pre actually couldn't drive to higher than a -10dB level you may well find that it's still adequate to drive the amp to as loud as you want it. As for the overheating issue, that would be exceedingly rare. Overheating is usually caused by trying to drive too low an impedance load. In any event, what do you have to lose by trying it? You can always add another pre when and if you need it.

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Topic - Preamp for pro amp in home system - Ivor the Engine Driver 08:20:50 12/19/05 (12)

Re: Preamp for pro amp in home system - thinker10 11:50:37 01/07/06 (0)

Re: Preamp for pro amp in home system - Bill Fitzmaurice 09:35:55 12/19/05 (10)

I can think of one - Frihed89 17:28:24 01/24/06 (0)

The amp (AB International 900) has unbalanced inputs -nt- - Ivor the Engine Driver 11:25:57 12/19/05 (8)

Re: The amp (AB International 900) has unbalanced inputs -nt- - Bill Fitzmaurice 12:28:27 12/19/05 (7)

The problem is that it needs 1.5 volt input level - Ivor the Engine Driver 12:47:02 12/19/05 (6)

Re: The problem is that it needs 1.5 volt input level - Bill Fitzmaurice 14:32:04 12/19/05 (5)

The more I read the confuser I get - Ivor the Engine Driver 16:14:15 12/19/05 (4)

Re: The more I read the confuser I get - Bassmec 09:50:07 12/23/05 (0)

Re: The more I read the confuser I get - Bill Fitzmaurice 16:23:34 12/19/05 (2)

Re: The more I read the confuser I get - Paul C. 10:13:57 12/24/05 (0)

BARK BARK BARK - Top Jimmy 23:00:10 12/19/05 (0)

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Re: The more I read the confuser I get - Bill Fitzmaurice 16:23:34 12/19/05 (2)

Re: The more I read the confuser I get - Paul C. 10:13:57 12/24/05 (0)

BARK BARK BARK - Top Jimmy 23:00:10 12/19/05 (0)

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