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In Reply to: RE: Where to use a good IC. posted by claud on October 09, 2016 at 17:10:49
I'd say it had always proven ( in my case ) to use ones best ICs on their source components, or at least the ones closest to it, namely ones DAC into integrated or preamp, followed by turntables which allow them to be used directly into their phono-stage, followed by said phono-stage into ones preamp or integrated.
As I've found the more capable ICs, seemingly present everything downstream, as well as makes of breaks the fundamental signature of the entire system, as the very last IC ( once again the one nearest the source ) works in tandem with the sonics of ones speaker cables ( which could best match ones amp and speakers to begin with ) and then finalize its voicing with said main IC.
Just food for thought.......
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So, it would seem logical to try it on my phono pre to my regular preamp. My turntable is a Rega P25 and has its own attached ICs, or I would use them there.
Yes......., this would be the proper place to put it.
If you placed it further downstream, like say between your preamp | power amp, you'd then be hearing the sonics of a cheaper cable passed onto it from said phono-stage, the logical concept is based upon getting a much information from the source component as possible, as trying to recapture it further downstream is unlikely, as it becomes more and more filtered and therefore lack the sense of resolution and transparency needed to bring about the emotional aspects within the notes themselves.
Happy Listening........
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