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Any thoughts on this combination? Macintosh preamps usually have under 200-250 Ohm output impedances. I am not sure about this one yet but I wonder how the pairing will sound.

[James Tanner]

Any thoughts on this combination? Macintosh preamps usually have under 200-250 Ohm output impedances. I am not sure about this one yet but I wonder how the pairing will sound.

Hi

Are you concerned that a low output impedance would be problematic?

james

[tdinut]

Hi James,


Actually I find preamps with lower output impedances work better as the ratio works in my favor.


For example, a friend has a Hegel H30 with a lower than usual input impedance and his C500T works beautifully. I love my 28's and think, for my taste, the C500T or new C1100T could be a great match as well.

I plan on keeping them until well past the warranty period 

They truly are a home run.


Right now, I am going direct to the amps from my Lampizator Golden Gate. A simple and stunning system, IMO. I have all my other gear off to the side in my room. I feel no need to hook anything else back up. VERY unusual for me. 

[James Tanner]

Hi James,


Actually I find preamps with lower output impedances work better as the ratio works in my favor.


For example, a friend has a Hegel H30 with a lower than usual input impedance and his C500T works beautifully. I love my 28's and think, for my taste, the C500T or new C1100T could be a great match as well.

I plan on keeping them until well past the warranty period 

They truly are a home run.


Right now, I am going direct to the amps from my Lampizator Golden Gate. A simple and stunning system, IMO. I have all my other gear off to the side in my room. I feel no need to hook anything else back up. VERY unusual for me. 

Hi

Yes generally you want at least a 10 to 1 ratio between the output impedance of the Preamp to the input impedance of the Power amp.

james