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pre amp help

  1. M

    Information assistance for A Technics ST-K806

    Got this amp pre-amp combo, Technics ST-K806 pre-amp and SE-A808 AMP. looking into them the pre-amp is hard to find info or even listed for sale. I do see the amp, however, mine has no power button and most others do that I'm seeing online. Does anyone have info on these at all, have or ever had...
  2. B

    Pre-Amp Kit Upgrades

    First, thanks for this wonderful space, really enjoyed lurking. I'm considering one of the many 6J2 Tube Amp kits on eBay as a starter/practice project. Recognizing these aren't the worlds best items, but recognizing I'm a noob, it seemed like a cheap low risk way to try out the hobby. that...
    • breadboard
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    • pre amp help
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: DIY
  3. MarcusT

    Pair KEF 104/2 with Crown CE1000?

    I am building a home system around a Denon turntable, primarily to listen to vinyl and CDs. I just purchased a pair of KEF 104/2s and they are great, even driven by an old Technics SA-AX530. I want to get an amp to suit these speakers and am considering using a Crown CE-1000 that I already...
    • MarcusT
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    • crown amplifier kef 104.2 pre amp help
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Speakers
  4. AshhBoy_

    DBX CX-3 loud buzzing noise R-channel only

    Hi, I think I might have made a mistake with my newest purchase... Long story short, I have been using my DBX-BX3 for a good while after fixing it, and wanted the DBX CX-3 stereo preamp to go along with it for a long time. I just bought the DBX CX-3 pre-amplifier from a shop in the USA, while...
    • AshhBoy_
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    • dbx humming pre amp help pre-amp preamp trouble shooting vintage
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
  5. John Parkey

    KEF 102 Reference Kube question

    Greetings everyone. I am the original owner of KEF 102 Reference speakers and Kube. My question is whether it would be OK, without any loss in fidelity or sound quality, to hook the Kube between the pre amp and power amp? I am not sure of the max voltages out/in of a Tape loop vs a Pre...
  6. Sgrobstein

    McIntosh C20 Noise Issue

    I have a McIntosh C20 that has been completely restored (All caps and resistors replaced). There is an inconsistent noise coming from the unit. Noise is louder in the phono section. Noise appears about 1x per second but is inconsistent when it shows up. There is a consistent sounding noise...
    • Sgrobstein
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    • c20 help needed mcinstosh noise noise preamp noise pre amp help preamp
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  7. N

    Troubleshooting Pops and cracks

    I trying to add an Audient ASP800 as a “slave” device to add additional channels to a PreSonus Quantum 26/32, for use with the DAW Studio One 4.6, on a 13” MacBook Air, early 2015, 8gb, connected via thunderbolt 2. Can’t seem to get it set up correctly. Lots of clicks and pops in the signal. I...
  8. donwayne

    Adding to Set up with ESS Amt, Need advice on a good SS Preamp :)

    Greetings! I've been tinkering with my system for a few years now, and here's where it currently stands- ESS amt 1am speakers ( Got them yesterday, a pain in the ass to move up the stairs, but worth it. They sound freaking great!) Swapped out my KEF 102ab speakers. Pioneer SX- 950 receiver...
    • donwayne
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    • audio advice cx 1000 ess amt ess amt 1a help mx-1 pioneeer pre amp pre amp help yamaha
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: General Audio Discussion
  9. B

    Yamaha CR-800 Pre-amp Issues??

    Posting here also for visibility: I recently acquired the unit with unknown functionality. After doing some testing I was able to fire it up, but it had no sound from any input. I have a relay click on power on, lights work, and was actually able to go through and set bias and offset. I...
    • bkouba
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    • cr-800 pre amp help yamaha
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Solid State
  10. R

    Adding tube influence to a solid state Phono

    Hi so I want a tube preamp I have a great sounding Yamaha CR420 I use my turntable more than any other source. I think I have narrowed my selection to an Phono preamp (tube) ...or a preamp buffer (tube) that has knobs for EQ I want to know which is preferred and where to put it in the...
    • Ryan Case
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    • phono pre amp pre amp help preamp tube tubes
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  11. W

    marantz 2230 pre-amp

    Hi- new member. I have a 2230 as well as modern gear (anthem AV amp, speakers with Raal ribbons, digital sources). I like the 2230's warmth and musicality with the digital sources and ribbon speakers but it seems to lose some of the detail that comes from my modern set up when using the anthem...
  12. S

    Phono Preamp Advice...Dynavector Karat 23RS

    I have a Rega Planar 3 turntable with a Moth MK3 tonearm and a Dynavector Karat 23RS. I need advice on which phono preamp to purchase because I am new to moving coil setups. The Schiit Mani is in my price range and claims that it is compatible with both MM and MC setups...
  13. M

    [HELP] Turntable only has audio out to one channel

    Hello, Before I begin I must say that I am a novice. I currently have a Pro-Ject Debut turntable going through a Pro-Ject Phono Box II preamp. The sound is great however, it is only coming out of one speaker. If I flip the RCA cables, the audio will switch from left to right. I have a...
    • MPB
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    • help one channel pre amp help pro-ject pro-ject debut pro-ject phono troubleshooting turntable
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Turntables
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