2 channel Preamp or Pass on the PRE???

Ah!!

Thanks Albert, I would not have thought of that. I actually like the sound the Marantz CD-80 fed to the MA-24 47wpc of class A does with the Hales Revelation Ones. I tried the same set up with the Aerial 10Ts, and it didn't sound right at ALL! That said, it is a nice set for the Hales. I just wish at time I could add a sub, but I don't think that is possible in my current set up, is it?

Dan

Perhaps I lack the ability to discriminate but I have listened to several CDP to Amp configurations that were amazingly dynamic. One system that absolutely floored me was a Wadia 850/Pass Labs 150/DAL SC4a setup. As I plan to obtain an analog rig I have a preamp. This has allowed me to run a long interconnect from pre to amps, thus removing the rack from between the speakers. Amazing how this increases the depth of the soundstage.

Also subs like REL recommend connecting to the amp instead of the pre. So this combination would work fine in a CDP/Amp configuration.

Matt413575 -

What does your last statement mean?

"Also subs like REL recommend connecting to the amp instead of the pre. So this commbination would work fine in a CDP/Amp configuration"

How would I wire a powered sub with this system?

Dan

Porschecab.

REL recommends that the sub should be connected by the supplied Neutrik Speakon cable to the speaker output terminals on your amp and not to the preamp.

Check out there website and click on "setup". I believe the address is www.REL.net

I started out going direct. Now have a ARC LS15 pre and could not be happier. The tube pre made my solid state amp.