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Also many solid state amplifiers these days have much lower input impedance in the line stage, typically about 20k, I've learned that it's best to avoid using any valve pre or phono stages which have a high output impedance with the above mentioned, say around 4 to 5k, it just won't sound right.
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I'm going to try the Velleman. I have to say it sounds lovely ...just quiet!
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Good choice. It's a nice unit
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I'm Steve.
Dropped the Velleman in. Still need a lot of volume knob travel compared to the norm but I have a good usable amount of volume now ��time to see what 300Bs bring.
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That was swift work when I suggested it I didn't think you'd get it so quick, how far away are you?Originally Posted by Bourney
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Time to check the valves I think
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Only an hour or so.
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OMG! Until the end of the world? I only have 12 minutes left...
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Just to avoid confusion.
When steve said this, he wasn’t meaning the Velleman. he didnt have it at that time!!
He has simply borrowed it to try with his power amp. It is still for sale, and available.
Steve, I didnt notice any need to crank it way up to get to listening levels. That was with the Quad 63s and my little Quad 306.
Ps great to catch up.
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That's correct sorry for any confusion. It was the passive that was quiet, the velleman is spot on. Lovely (and heavy!!) Little thing.
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