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Completely passive audio system...

My system is totally free from EMI/RFI, crosstalk, hum, buzz, etc. Turntable (without cartridge wires connected) -> passive phono stage -> passive preamp -> passive amplifier -> speakers.

MAN!!! This system can do NO wrong! Talk about a LOW noise floor! No distortion! This system really gets out of the way and lets the speakers do what they do best --- NOTHING.

I only use all Siltech Compass Lake wires, of course...
gthrush1
cornfedboy
1,645 posts
 
gthrush1: i've a system much like yours. FWIW, i've found the recently remastered 24 bit cd's of "soundtracks from the golden age of silent films (1899-1924)" and the 16-disc box set "mimes on ice" to be absolutely stunning. all are available on 45 RPM single-side lp's. highly recommended! -cfb
ezmeralda11
303 posts
 
How can you have a passive amplifier? I thought all amplifiers plugged into the wall.
ezmeralda11
303 posts
 
Unless you've got one of those ones from the Thomas Edison days where the horn/speaker was attached directly to the needle/cartridge.
gboren
143 posts
 
For that matter, what is a "passive phono stage"? How do you get to line level?
bishopwill
369 posts
 
OK, Gthrush1, you've made me wet my Depends. Thanks for a great start to my day!!!
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