Direct coupled

[videon]

I am using a Parasound PHP 850 pre with 2 XPA-100's. The Parasound has a pair of normal outputs and a pair of direct coupled.
The direct coupled are supposedly sonically superior but only if the amps can handle the output of the pre with no caps on the output.
Does anyone know if I can use this with my amps? I'd like to try it to see if there really is any difference.

Thanks

[aud]

This is from the original PHP-850 manual.

Normal These are the jacks you can use with any power amplifier. They connect to circuits
that block DC which might be amplified through the power amplifier.
Direct These are directly coupled and are used where you are certain your amplifier
either blocks DC with a capacitor at its input or bypasses DC with servo circuits.
The Direct output should sound a little stronger and clearer.

You will need to call Emotiva.

[Cory Cooper]

I wouldn't try it without getting direct input from Emotiva. If DC were to make it through, it can easily damage your amp and/or speakers.

C

[videon]

Exactly why I was asking. I was hoping Keith would be around to answer.
If not, I guess I will call. It's not urgent, just curious.