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Post by jbl4345fan on Jan 3, 2015 21:41:39 GMT -5
Hello all.
I have emotiva xda-2 power amp emotiva erc-3 CD player. My preamp is a vintage dynaco pas-3 which sound good hook up to my direct tv receiver but when I play my CD player it's not as dynamic or as sweet at the top end vs my direct tv receiver. Sorry my speakers are jbl 4345.
Any suggestions maybe upgrade tube preamp
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Post by vcautokid on Jan 3, 2015 21:53:40 GMT -5
The stock Pas 3 preamplifier was good, but I am seeing more people doing the upgrades to them with good results. Transforms the preamplifier no end. Just Google Dynaco Pas 3 upgrades. There is one guy doing some good work on them. The company is I think, Akitika or,something like that. Anything from power supply upgrades, and more. Might be worth a look.
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Post by pedrocols on Jan 3, 2015 22:31:13 GMT -5
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Post by lhracing on Jan 4, 2015 1:42:12 GMT -5
Nice speakers, I have their baby brothers the L-300's.
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Post by jmasterj on Jan 4, 2015 9:36:09 GMT -5
I have a nice entry level tube preamp. The Xiang Sheng 728A it sounds great, and it wasn't very expensive. If you're interested feel free to contact me. Mine is not for sale. But I can give you info. Good luck!j.
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Post by AudioHTIT on Jan 4, 2015 11:09:53 GMT -5
I had a PAS-3 for over 40 years, not always my primary preamp, but always sounded very good. I planned to try one of the upgrades just didn't get around to it, I'd recommend giving one a shot.
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Post by jbl4345fan on Jan 4, 2015 12:14:54 GMT -5
Thank u all. I will surf the web dynaco pas-3 upgrades and go from there
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Post by garbulky on Jan 4, 2015 17:43:38 GMT -5
My guess is that you would do better with a different DAC. I found the XDA-2 to lack dynamics. Though connecting it to a dedicated pre-amp really helped.
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Post by vneal on Jan 4, 2015 18:19:25 GMT -5
Get a modern preamp. Technology has moved on. Your preamp is dated.
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Post by 1960broookwood on Jan 4, 2015 18:45:36 GMT -5
I have a modded PAS3/ ST70 that I purchased from a local hobbyist. A very smooth and refined sound with Telefunken tubes.
I'm a tube enthusiast--the theater system is the only remaining solid state pre in the house--YMMV.
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Post by jbl4345fan on Jan 5, 2015 9:35:19 GMT -5
My preamp is in the process of being upgrade.
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Post by jbl4345fan on Jan 30, 2015 21:28:58 GMT -5
My preamp is in the process of being upgrade. I just received my New primaluna dialogue premium preamp |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2015 10:54:03 GMT -5
Nice. Please give us a review after you've spent some time with it.
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Post by jbl4345fan on Jan 31, 2015 11:32:19 GMT -5
Nice. Please give us a review after you've spent some time with it. Well guys as you all know I need to spend more time whth the unit but so far the unit came triple box and as far as the sound nothing short of remarkable. Guys I have had the my share of SS and tube preamp in the past but never nothing like this before. I do not want to bad mouth other audio equipment or their names but this primaluna dialogue premium preamp is truly one of a kind. I am truly hearing the dynamics and depth of my speakers for the first time, my speakers always sound great but now since I added the primaluna preamp it took my entire stereo system to a different audio level I never been before and it's remarkable. |
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Post by brubacca on Jan 31, 2015 12:25:44 GMT -5
Niiiice....
I auditioned the prologue premium integrated amp with the el34 tubes. It was really good, I mean amazing with jazz. They make nice gear m
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Post by jbl4345fan on Jan 31, 2015 13:51:22 GMT -5
Niiiice.... I auditioned the prologue premium integrated amp with the el34 tubes. It was really good, I mean amazing with jazz. They make nice gear m[/quote ] I will eventually buy a tube power amp, bi-amp my speakers run the SS to mmy low frequency drivers and run the tubes to my mids and tweets but for right now my emotiva xpa-2 and primaluna are a remarkable match!!!!!! |
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