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Can a passive preamp drive a typical tube amp?

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Posted on March 21, 1999 at 13:27:10
bryan


 
I have a cdp with analog attenuators which I plan on running direct in to a tube amp. Is this something that can typically be done? I would guess its much like using a passive preamp. What specs should I check? Dampening factor, impedeneces .... ???? Thanks.

 

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Re: Can a passive preamp drive a typical tube amp?, posted on March 21, 1999 at 14:28:01
MikeP


 

It depends on the amp/cdp and interconnect length. I have a Creek OBH12 and have successfully driven c-j MV75 and Marantz 8B tube amps.

 

Re: Can a passive preamp drive a typical tube amp?, posted on March 21, 1999 at 17:24:29
roy


 

My CJ CAV-50 has only as passive preamp on the front end. No problem. But your sources need to have sufficient umph. My volume control is always at least half way up. Takes a little getting used to.

 

Re: Can a passive preamp drive a typical tube amp?, posted on March 21, 1999 at 19:01:30
Tazsmonn


 
YES, 3 TIMES OVER. I'M TRIAMPING STRAIGHT FROM CD !

 

Re: Can a passive preamp drive a typical tube amp?, posted on March 25, 1999 at 12:00:28
J.P.


 
I just bought a used Reference Line Mod. 2000 passive preamp. to replace my old VTL Maxline preamp. My amp. is a tubed VTL Renesonce 70. The difference in the volumn control is, on the VTL preamp my normal listening level is at the 9:00 o'clock position, on the Reference Line passive it's on the 12:00 o'clock position for the same listening level. Plus, I'm getting far more transparency and a far broader, deeper and spacious sound field. This is through Spendor SL-100's with the new Rega-25 TT, AcousTech PH-1 phono stage and Meredian 508-24 CD player.

 

Re: Can a passive preamp drive a typical tube amp?, posted on March 31, 1999 at 17:25:03
Passive Chappy


 
I'm using a Creek OBH12 with a Cary SLA 70B Sig and the combo sounds great.

 

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