That sounds a little painful, and possibly may result in a nasty rash... Did you, per chance, mean manoeuvre?Originally Posted by Macca
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That sounds a little painful, and possibly may result in a nasty rash... Did you, per chance, mean manoeuvre?
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I'm not making a "claim". I've used high quality pot and stepped attenuator passive pre-amps and my TVC has given by far the best results with every type of power amplification I've used. Check out the 'Music First' TVC pre-amp reviews. By the way a TVC unit has gain, true passives don't.
I'm using this:
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The two humps are the transformer housings.
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I have checked out Music First previously - I think on your recommendation, Geoff. But the cheaper model is £1700 plus VAT. I could buy one but it is a hell of a lot of money to spend and I like to get bargains. It may well work better than the NVA and I'm not doubting that you have the experience to extrapolate from the particular to the general, just that I like to hear these things for myself before I can say for certain.
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Which is exactly what I get with the BTE passive-pre and it's stepped attenuator Geoff and all for the princely sum of £89.99. I'm struggling to understand why I'd need or even want a TVC unit under the circumstances...
Incidentally, I tried running my CDP straight into the Mini-T today as suggested by Chris, it didn't stay that way for long though as it sounded a little weedy in comparison with my usual configuration. Once the DM2's are sorted I will substitute them for the Skibo's to hear what's what. As things stand though I'm not sure which speakers and amp will be staying and which will be given the old heave ho. One things for certain, one of the combo's will have to go as I can't afford to keep them both, I need funds for new flooring for the kitchen.
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Try and get a listen to one.I'm struggling to understand why I'd need or even want a TVC unit under the circumstances...
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Not likely to ever happen Geoff for many reasons, not least of which is cost so really there would be no point in me auditioning one. The Classé pre I ran previously was an excellent active pre which also had a stepped attenuator and yet the BTE 'out slams' the DR5 significantly. I am very, very happy with what I have now dude...
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Well, should you ever be in this area you'd be welcome to a listen over a cuppa.
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I have BTE on order hopefully it will be here next week and I will comment on my findings.Which is exactly what I get with the BTE passive-pre and it's stepped attenuator Geoff and all for the princely sum of £89.99. I'm struggling to understand why I'd need or even want a TVC unit under the circumstances...
Incidentally, I tried running my CDP straight into the Mini-T today as suggested by Chris, it didn't stay that way for long though as it sounded a little weedy in comparison with my usual configuration. Once the DM2's are sorted I will substitute them for the Skibo's to hear what's what. As things stand though I'm not sure which speakers and amp will be staying and which will be given the old heave ho. One things for certain, one of the combo's will have to go as I can't afford to keep them both, I need funds for new flooring for the kitchen.
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Nice one Andy . What will you be using it with ? I've also ordered one to try with my Bantam Gold . Please keep us posted and I'll do the same.
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Power amp is a Leema Hydra 2, sources will be Sonos/Laptop into Chevron Paradox dac.
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