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Threshold T-200. Help me choose a preamplifier
The system worked without interruption for two days. The sound hasn't improved.  
Threshold T-200. Help me choose a preamplifier
Yesterday I managed to make the sound appear. I don't know what I did, but the preamp worked. I despaired, disconnected the preamplifier from the system, and took it apart. I decided that the Japanese master did not solder any cable, or the cable ... 
Threshold T-200. Help me choose a preamplifier
@big_greg , You wrote: "(2 options depending on pins)". Which option should I choose? I have an XLR connection to a Jeff Rowland Capri preamp, and from there to a Threshold T-200 amplifier. I can’t find information anywhere on these two devices, w... 
Threshold T-200. Help me choose a preamplifier
Yes. When switching to XLR or RCA in the settings of the Teac NT-505, I changed these parameters.   NT-505 XLR → Jeff Rowland balanced preamp → Threshold amplifier (RCA input) - there is sound - This connection worries me a lot.  
Threshold T-200. Help me choose a preamplifier
NT-505 RCA → Tube preamp → Threshold amp (RCA input) - no sound NT-505 XLR → Jeff Rowland balanced preamp → Threshold amp (XLR input) - sound NT-505 XLR → Jeff Rowland balanced preamp → Threshold amplifier (RCA input) - there is sound. WHY THERE I... 
Threshold T-200. Help me choose a preamplifier
I don’t quite understand your question... Both XLR and RCA cables are now plugged into the Threshold amplifier. I want to make it so that you can listen to both XLR and RCA by switching the toggle switches on the amplifier. From different preampli... 
Threshold T-200. Help me choose a preamplifier
Friends, I am facing the following problem: As you know, I bought one balanced Jaff Rowland Capri preamplifier, the second preamplifier is a homemade Japanese tube preamplifier. The switching is as follows: from the Teac NT-505 via an XLR cable to... 
Threshold T-200. Help me choose a preamplifier
By the way, both preamplifiers came to me a month ago. And I still haven't unpacked them. :) Tomorrow I will have a holiday comparable to Christmas or a birthday. :)  
Threshold T-200. Help me choose a preamplifier
HOORAY!!! Finally, my long-awaited amplifier has arrived !!!!! I’m so happy! I haven’t connected it yet. It is cold in Russia now, and the amplifier arrived very cold. Let it stay for a day. But my hands are already itching to connect! :) Now I’m... 
Threshold T-200. Help me choose a preamplifier
@unsound ,Thank you very much! Ay calmed me down!)))The English language is extremely poor in the expression of emotions)) Or I know it very poorly. )) I want to express my deep respect and gratitude to you personally for your help and support. )) 
Threshold T-200. Help me choose a preamplifier
So glad to hear you found a preamp.  One thing I've found,is the chase is almost as much fun as the purchase.  There is so much to learn in the research.  The down side is getting addicted to the chase.  Enjoy the music! Thank you zap kind w... 
Threshold T-200. Help me choose a preamplifier
@unsound , Sorry, but I didn't know that ... Now it started to bother me. What could go wrong?Clarifications: I have rechecked many preamps in my price range and were looking for those with less than 100 ohms balanced output impedance. I made a ... 
Threshold T-200. Help me choose a preamplifier
Good evening and good mood to all forum participants! :) I want to express my deep gratitude for your help and advice in choosing a preamplifier! Today I won a Jeff Rowland CAPRI S preamp at auction. It will be $ 1650 shipping! Below my budg... 
Threshold T-200. Help me choose a preamplifier
@yyzsantabarbara , Thanks for your concern and for the link. But $ 4,800 is 2.5 times my budget. :) I can still collect 2000 - 2500 dollars, but 5 thousand dollars with delivery is too much for me.  
Threshold T-200. Help me choose a preamplifier
Aric Audio is a great preamp, but I can't afford it. )) although I spoke with Aric - he is a good person. he kindly explained everything to me.