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Post by steven0356 on Sept 10, 2012 7:48:13 GMT -5
Newbie question #2
I a Dynaco PAS-3 preamp that needed a little TLC. While it was being gone through I picked up a used USP-1 preamp for cheep. The Dynaco is now ready but I don't want to give up the remote control from the USP-1 and i want the tube preamp for the phono stage.
Can I go out of the Dynaco and then in to the AUX on the USP-1. Once the phono signal is boosted from the Dynaco preamp it's at line level, Right? The AUX on the USP-1 preamp would just pass the signal through on to the amp?
is this just stupid
Thanks
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Post by G-Man on Sept 10, 2012 8:10:33 GMT -5
No, it's not a stupid idea. Effectively, you will be using your Dynaco as a tube buffer rather than a second preamp. In the simplest configuration, you would run your source to the Dynaco (set at max volume) then into the USP-1 which will control the volume.
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Post by steven0356 on Sept 10, 2012 8:19:24 GMT -5
No, it's not a stupid idea. Effectively, you will be using your Dynaco as a tube buffer rather than a second preamp. In the simplest configuration, you would run your source to the Dynaco (set at max volume) then into the USP-1 which will control the volume. That is great to hear Thanks |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Sept 24, 2012 23:57:41 GMT -5
Newbie question #2 I a Dynaco PAS-3 preamp that needed a little TLC. While it was being gone through I picked up a used USP-1 preamp for cheep. The Dynaco is now ready but I don't want to give up the remote control from the USP-1 and i want the tube preamp for the phono stage. Can I go out of the Dynaco and then in to the AUX on the USP-1. Once the phono signal is boosted from the Dynaco preamp it's at line level, Right? The AUX on the USP-1 preamp would just pass the signal through on to the amp? is this just stupid Thanks Just saw this, I've owned a PAS-3 for quite some time, I was wondering how the combo worked out like this? Another option, would be to go from the 'Tape out' on the PAS to the Aux in on the USP. This would bypass the volume and tone controls on the PAS and give you a fixed level input to the USP-1. You'd still have a tube phono stage but wouldn't be going into the USP with so much gain, it might be a little cleaner. |
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Post by roadrunner on Sept 25, 2012 0:56:19 GMT -5
Newbie question #2 I a Dynaco PAS-3 preamp that needed a little TLC. While it was being gone through I picked up a used USP-1 preamp for cheep. The Dynaco is now ready but I don't want to give up the remote control from the USP-1 and i want the tube preamp for the phono stage. Can I go out of the Dynaco and then in to the AUX on the USP-1. Once the phono signal is boosted from the Dynaco preamp it's at line level, Right? The AUX on the USP-1 preamp would just pass the signal through on to the amp? is this just stupid Thanks Just saw this, I've owned a PAS-3 for quite some time, I was wondering how the combo worked out like this? Another option, would be to go from the 'Tape out' on the PAS to the Aux in on the USP. This would bypass the volume and tone controls on the PAS and give you a fixed level input to the USP-1. You'd still have a tube phono stage but wouldn't be going into the USP with so much gain, it might be a little cleaner. If you are certain that you wish to use the Dynaco's phono stage, I too would use the "Tape Out" to feed the USP-1. You will likely have a cleaner signal using this route. You might want to try using the USP-1's phono stage instead of using the Dynaco's as Emotiva has designed an excellent phono preamp for the USP-1 that is superior to many of the external phono amps currently on the market -- tube or solid state. My brother was using a $400 external phono amp with his $3500 TT when he bought the USP-1. He decided to compare the sound quality of the external tube phono stage to that of the USP-1; and, to his surprise he found the USP-1's phono stage sounded much better. He removed the external unit and sold it after spending two months comparing the two competing phono stages. Many other Lounge members have also found the USP-1 has an amazing sounding phono stage. Enjoy your music.  |
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Post by bobbyt on Sept 25, 2012 1:00:34 GMT -5
Less is always more.
Perfection is achieved not when there's nothing left to add, but when there's nothing left to remove.
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