Recent content by russell2022

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    Does this DAC Exist?

    RME ADI-2 FS *Pro* will do most of this. Not sure about the source switching from a to d.
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    Preamp: is ATC CA2 a good match for ATC40A?

    Wise decision. Its a big beast for what it actually does....
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    Preamp: is ATC CA2 a good match for ATC40A?

    RME is completely neutral in the sound! However it has a wide range of filters and parametric EQ if you want to favourably alter the signal. The balanced output is 4 volts - sorry, but that is VERY powerful. I recommend the Croft as in my earlier posts but ONLY if you're using other sources as...
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    Preamp: is ATC CA2 a good match for ATC40A?

    Preamping the RME with a CA2 is a pointless expense, unless you are need to use it as a volume control for other analogue sources. You will not get "better sound". RME can and works great connected straight into active speakers. https://forum.rme-audio.de/viewtopic.php?id=32404
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    Preamp: is ATC CA2 a good match for ATC40A?

    Yes it is.
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    Preamp: is ATC CA2 a good match for ATC40A?

    My setup was RME ADI2 & turntable> ATC CA2 with phono > ATC P1> ATC SCM11. The CA2 was fine but lifeless and a bit clinical. I replaced it with a (almost one third of the price) Croft 25 phono preamp and the result is the sort of sound I would guess you are looking for. If you don't need a...