Two Preamplifiers

[LPD]

Has anyone here attempted two preamplifiers in one system? I have a friend who has two preamps in one system, and states it is pure audio bliss. He uses a 6DJ8 linestage into a 6SN7 linestage into his amplifier. I haven't heard it yet, but am curious if anyone else has tried this system?

 

[240sx4u]

I guess you could.. seems like it would make more sense to buy/make one preamp that you actually like the sound of though. I am not one to add things in the signal paths, so I probably would not do it.

Evan

 

[motorstereo]

In one of my set ups I have 2 pre's set up. I can turn on one or the other or both if I want. One pre is tube and the other ss. It is sonic bliss to my ears. I've had 3 pre's hooked up in one set up but that puts it over the edge and gets just plain too complicated.

 

[vincei]

Actually I do use 2. One, a TA-E1000ESD, is used as an audio processor, eq, dynamics, reverb, and is connected to the "processor" input of my TA-E80ES analog preamp. I can always remove the processing preamp whenever I want. Works quite well and offers a lot of flexability.

 

[stuwee]

I guess you could.. seems like it would make more sense to buy/make one preamp that you actually like the sound of though. I am not one to add things in the signal paths, so I probably would not do it.

Evan

I'm gonna have to agree with Evan on this. Then I have it easy to swap stuff out, kinda like putting a LP on, carefully unhooking and swaping when the mood strikes, it's part of the ritual. I agree even more on the signal path and multiple switching that goes with that territory.
Craig

 

[Splatter Pak]

I'm working on NO pre. The line inputs of my Motorola tube amp are on the top of the chassis, so it's an easy matter to unplug/plug patch cords when switching over from tuner to digital [DAC and tuner both have variable outs]. I plan to listen to LP's via my Stax headphones. Less gear = better sound [all else being equal].

Splat