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In Reply to: RE: I tend to disagree posted by morricab on May 16, 2011 at 09:25:44:
Good observation and a valid question that I have commented on in the past.
My main reason for using the ACTIVE linestage these days is a matter of convenience with it's I/O and switching. I have access to 8 pairs of inputs, both RCA and XLR balanced in my present linestage. It also has 3 pairs of outputs which is handy since I have solid-state and tube amps in the setup. I don't have to swap interconnects (I run two sets) when I choose to use the SS amps (mostly for background music while I work from home) vs the tube amps for more serious listening. It's convenient. ;-)
When my system was simpler, I loved the Cary CDP coupled through the Placette Passive, driving a pair of AES/Cary SixPac tube amps into my somewhat sensitive Tannoy Definition D500 speakers. There was no lack of bass, lower-midrange, midrange, treble extension, or dynamics. And it was extremely "clear" and transparent. I loved it!
If you're observant you will also notice that I chose an ARC linestage with 6H30 tubes for the current setup as I find these to be fairly neutral as tube linestages go. Again, I have no need to increase, emphasize, or enhance the lower-midrange or dynamics in any way as my system (with or without a linestage) is more than sufficient in these area.
Which brings me back to the whole "system synergy" discussion. I've tried passive and active linestages and I find both to be excellent depending on the rest of the gear in the system. And again, I'm not talking "system synergy" as a cop out excuse as so many folks do. There are technical issues (synergies) to consider which are much more critical in setting up a good system when using a passive linestage. These are often misunderstood, lost, and ignored in stupid PASSIVE vs ACTIVE linestage debates.
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Follow Ups
- A valid question, and my response: - AbeCollins 10:04:01 05/16/11 (3)
- Ah, convenience - E-Stat 11:03:38 05/16/11 (2)
- Oh the shame! - AbeCollins 13:06:44 05/16/11 (1)
- That's what happens - E-Stat 13:16:11 05/16/11 (0)
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