The use of two preamps

[bill1956]

I've done a little searching and couldn't really find anything. I have just purchased a used amp. ( sumo the nine) and it came with a pre amp. (sumo electra). Well I already have the same preamp. So I was wondering if anyone uses two preamps with their set up? Any benefits or is this just being silly to use one pre for the left channel and another for the right channel?

 

[JoeESP9]

With long AC cords and IC's you can a lot of separation.

 

[motorstereo]

I used to run 2 preamps back when I used to run stacks of speakers. One pre for the top pair and one for the lower. I never thought about running one for left and right. All those 2 preamps did for me though was complicate things and muck up the soundstage. It's just one of those things that you have to try for yourself.

 

[bill1956]

I guess ill give it a try and see what it sounds like. The way my system is placed it just makes it a pain in the ... to take everything out unplug and plug. I appreciate your input!

 

[Westy56]

I use two, and sometimes (rarely) three.

Regards,


Steve

 

[prisoners]

Less is more....really.

 

[frperdurabo]

Try it. Probably won't make a difference, stereo imaging-wise, but who knows?

With modern pre-amps that don't have a balance control, you could do this instead.