Home Amp/Preamp Asylum

Looking for a new Amp or Preamp? If you're after tubes, post over here.

Re: CD player only? Go passive.

I tried the Creek passive years ago with a Classe CA150 and thought the creek was junk. Terrible in every sense of the word. My Sony ES Player did a better job running direct into the power amp using it's variable outputs. Yes you get detail and transparency but you sacrifice depth, dynamics, and overall warmth. I was heard many passive setups and always feel this to be true. I can't believe you sold your 5.1 for a passive preamp. For my system and what I listen for in music, that would be a huge step backwards.. But if it works for you then great..

PS: How much did you sell your Counterpoint 5.1 for?? And how long did you need to let it warm up for optimal sound?


This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:
  Amplified Parts  


Follow Ups Full Thread
Follow Ups
  • Re: CD player only? Go passive. - tom92602 09:30:25 04/01/07 (1)


You can not post to an archived thread.