That's hifi for yer. :doh:
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That's hifi for yer. :doh:
If you view your source equipment as having the audio you actually need, then anything in -between
to your power amp that changes that audio is detracting. Your source equipment should have
sufficient ability to not be upset by an attenuator.
I would deal with attenuation firstly - to get the best possible transfer, and I think you know
the direction I would advise.
With a good basis of attenuation be it balanced or unbalanced you then can properly assess your requirements.
I would also study the schematics for your power amps to see if sensitivity can be improved
If you want to go the DIY route then maybe a Salas DCG3 pre would fit the bill. Configurable gain from 2-4, very nice pre, I'm just finishing mine. https://www.diyaudio.com/forums/anal...headphone.html
Here's a picture of mine nearing completion!
https://i.postimg.cc/9QRhKNxs/dcg3-3.jpg
Yes, it's just temporary hence the reason for the hokey connector. Looking for a remote volume solution.
+1 to the that. The difference in clarity is quite surprising.
The ifi iTube2 is shockingly superb as a valve pre-amplifier with or without gain (9db) putting many an 'audiophile' product to shame and with facilities galore like a Swiss army pocket knife..... It can also be used as a buffer to increase gain and give a 'tube' sound..... I used it with a Western Electric 396A double triode valve and it was outrageous.....
Thorsten Loesch and the Abbingdon Music Research crew of which iFi is a subsidiary nailed it so much so that I now use the iFi Pro which is a linestage/headphone amplifier....
The most complete separate valve and separate solid state pre-amplifier I've ever assessed or owned..... Good luck....
there is audiopax model 5 for sale on wam though the price is hefty.