Hi all,
Please could someone tell me the relationship between pre and power amps and how changing one or the other affects the sound?
I have heard the 'source first' argument which suggests the pre is the more important in the chain, but is this correct? Or can the power amp dramatically change the sound?
For example could a leaner power cool off an over-warm pre, or could a fast, energetic power add some guts to a more laid back pre?
Or does the power just amplify the characteristic of the pre?
Would really appreciate any thoughts from those with experience.
Thanks,
James
Please could someone tell me the relationship between pre and power amps and how changing one or the other affects the sound?
I have heard the 'source first' argument which suggests the pre is the more important in the chain, but is this correct? Or can the power amp dramatically change the sound?
For example could a leaner power cool off an over-warm pre, or could a fast, energetic power add some guts to a more laid back pre?
Or does the power just amplify the characteristic of the pre?
Would really appreciate any thoughts from those with experience.
Thanks,
James