Matching VPC-1 to amp with 10kOhm input resistance....

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macnewma

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I am thinking about purchasing a CI Audio VPC-1 to go between my Pioneer DV-45a and my new Odyssey Stratos.  I believe the Stratos has an input impedence of 10kOhms.  Will this be a problem?

I am not an electrical engineer, so I am not well-versed in Ohm's law.  Why does the impedence matching make such a large difference?

Is it best to just try it and see what happens?  I will have very short IC runs.  About 8 inches between each component and that cable will have very low capacitance.

Does anybody have suggestions?

Thanks in advance  :D

Max Newman

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Matching VPC-1 to amp with 10kOhm input resistance....
« Reply #1 on: 10 May 2003, 05:02 am »
The input imedance being 10k will need a higher current source than an amplifier with 50k input. It will depend alot on the source (DV-45a).
You can give it a try on our 30 day trial, all it will cost you is a few bucks for shipping if you return it.

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Matching VPC-1 to amp with 10kOhm input resistance....
« Reply #2 on: 10 May 2003, 12:53 pm »
Thanks.  I will think about it.  I have a friend within driving distance that can bring one over for a trial.  I might try that first.

Thanks for the very quick response-
Max