Ralph, any downside to source switching with CMOS electronic switches instead of relays?
Need a preamp?
Hi all,
I have an older Cary tube preamp and a Bob Latino ST70 with a built in attenuator driving a pair of Proac D30R. The combo seems to be a tad too warm so I tried using the amp without the preamp and it seems to sound better with a wider soundstage and more extended highs. I have a phono amp also so I can also listen to LPs and cds. Is there a reason I need a preamp other than the convenience of switching between the two? Would a ss preamp or passive preamp add to the sound? I presume any preamp would only degrade the quality and can't make it better than it is.
I have an older Cary tube preamp and a Bob Latino ST70 with a built in attenuator driving a pair of Proac D30R. The combo seems to be a tad too warm so I tried using the amp without the preamp and it seems to sound better with a wider soundstage and more extended highs. I have a phono amp also so I can also listen to LPs and cds. Is there a reason I need a preamp other than the convenience of switching between the two? Would a ss preamp or passive preamp add to the sound? I presume any preamp would only degrade the quality and can't make it better than it is.