Valve Preamp with SS Power Amp
Hi Guys.
I'm currently auditioning a Quad QC Twenty Four Valve Pre Amp with my Quad QSP Solid Sate Power Amp.
Asking the question regarding matching I was assured that it would work ok, and it does. My concern is
that the volume control is a bit hot and it's sufficiently loud at approx 10 o'clock. I am aware that that the
impedance required for the preamp is around 50k ohms and the QSP is 15k ohms, which I guess is the reason
the volume control is hot.
My concern is; Is this doing any damage to anything and is it ultimately affecting fidelity.
Regards
Main System : Apple MacMini - Via USB - Mytek Stereo192 DAC/pre - Reference Fidelity ic's - Quad QSP Power - Talk3 speaker cable - PMC 23 Loudspeakers
Secondary System : Apple Imac - Jriver MC - RME ADI-2 DAC - Klotz MC5000 ic's - Edifier R1280T active loudspeakers.