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Matching Pre-Amp for Audio Aero Capitole MKII ?

Hi,

Does anyone have suggestions as to a good pre-amp, which will match the Audio Aero Capitole MKII CD Player.

Currently, I have the CD player connected direct into a Krell KSA250 Amp and provides what I think is reasonable soundstage, good bass slam and detail utilising Pure Silver XLR interconnects.

I'm wondering if using a good pre-amp (SS or Tube) will somehow enhance the Soundstage and provide even greater performance.

TJ
tyronejackson01dc
saxman2
99 posts
 
I have tried various pre amps with my MKII and always
gone back to direct. The biggest improvement was adding
a Elrod 2 statement powercord.
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wellfed
690 posts
 
I recently had my Atma-Sphere MP-1 upgraded, and I now prefer running my digital output through the preamp.

There was a very slight loss of detail, but the benefits provide by using the preamp now outweigh the benefits provided by the direct connection.
tireguy
1,964 posts
 
Wellfed- You ran from the digital output of your cd player to your atma-sphere preamp? How is that possible? Did you mean that your ran from your variable analog outputs(which just happen to be controled in the digital domain) from your cd player to your preamp- cause that would make a LOT more sense to me right now :) Unless of course I am confused and your atma-sphere has a DAC built in, but I wasn't aware of there preamps having a DAC section.
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wellfed
690 posts
 
Tireguy, I was referring to my digital source signal. Sorry for the confusion.
tireguy
1,964 posts
 
Wellfed- That's what I figured! Thanks for clearing it up :)
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