Can it replace my PSE Studio IV PreAmp / Adcom GFA2 to drive my Vandersteen 2C speakers and get the same or better sound quality?
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I would be shocked if this receiver could replace ANY decent set of separates adequately. That being said, I recently learned that the Marantz separates are not made by the same folks that make the Marantz AVRs. I've heard the Marantz separates actually sound very good, and I believe it based on the source. I would NOT recommend this receiver for Vandersteen speakers. That's like providing a standard definition video signal to a 4K TV.
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No output is good into amp or mixer. Pre-amp would allow additional flexibility with eq and gain adjustments.
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I have a CS2 center and have the Monitors bi-amped with the front high output of my Pioneer VSX-1121-K receiver. Bi-amping made a noticeable difference in the sound.
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No, you would need a separate amplifier. Your other option is to return the Control 1 speakers and get the C2PS Control 2P speakers instead.
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Dear Bealefan, Yes Sir I am running a sewell digital to analog audio converter to the pylepro pca1 stereo power amp. to auvio 100w x 2 4" 3-way indoor/outdoor speakers. I use it everyday with no problems and i get very good sound and power.
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This is a dual digital to analog converter which also functions as a marginal headphone amp for low quality headphones. This unit would not have sufficient output to drive speakers. Why take an analog source, vinyl, run it through a phono preamp to boost signal, through a DA converter to output to??????????
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Yeah, it will barely work, but ideally you want to drive it with something like an Emotiva XPA-2 to really help it hit its potential. I run my RTI A9s using that XPA-2 through the pre-amp output of a Yamaha RX-A2010BL 9.2-Channel and it sounds amazing. If you don't plan to upgrade to an auxillary amp like that, I'd say the RTI-A7 is a better fit. As others have said, the lack of power is much more noticeable in multichannel mode because the power per channel of your amp will not be 130w when you drive 5.1+ channels. BTW I am also running CSi-A6, F/XiA6, and a PowerSound Audio Sub XS-30.
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It should. When I first plugged it in to my Windows 7 laptop and loaded the software, it was fine. But when I added it as the default ASIO audio device in my DAW (Studio One 2) there was a problem with Studio One opening it. So I wrote a note to the customer service person at Focusrite, and the next day I had a return email with an attached driver to try. I installed the driver and it worked perfectly. I highly recommend this unit. I depend on it for live performances and it has never let me down and it's good to know they have GREAT customer service to back you up.
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I'm Going to Run a SOUNDSTREAM Piccasso Nano 4ch Amp with My JBL GTO938 Setup, Hoping I Get The Results I Am Expecting...
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Why would you want to do that? What end result are you trying to attain? Why does your computer need a preamp?
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Hi, I purchased this amp for a two channel configuration, and I am very happy with the results; it has much more power and more fidelity than an integrated receiver. I think that maybe you only have to configure your system to provide the same power level to all the speakers; if not, the front speakers will sound louder than the rest. Regards.
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Yes, make sure you hook up the preamp to input two, not one, and it will work fine. If you read the reviews, you will read that some are reporting that the amp cuts out, that is because they are using input one instead of two. This is the same unit sold as the Audiosource amp 100.
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Can't answer for the 2i2. I use the Focusrite Sapphire Pro 40. Pretty sure they are the same preamps. Should be fine. I will say that I need headphone amp to really monitor comfortably but the input signal with this mic is fine. I don't see a problem there
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The answer is yes. You have powered studio monitors; which is the same as having a power amp and speakers. This means, all you need is a preamp. Just hook up your speakers to the front left and right outputs on the umc- 200. You may need to calibrate according to umc menu; then adjust level and trim to taste. The result is worth the effort. Great speaker choice!
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I purchased a polycom soundstation 2W and was very disappointed in the sound quality so I returned it. Instead I got a Konftel 300W and have been very pleased. Check with the manufacturer to see if there would be any problem with two unit.
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I didn't like that amp, and my suggestion is to swap for something different. I Tried to swap out a tube and it didn't even work anymore... Here PreSonus has a comparably priced pre amp, and they make pretty decent ones. Hope it helps! http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TubePREv2
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Hello Adam K and thank you for your inquiry! That's an easy one! Match this setup with the PSB Alpha B1's and you'll be rocking for the money! We're here to help so please let us know if you have any additional questions! Thanks again, Scott G and the rest of the ListenUP team 1.877.744.1179