rdevakumar
Active Member
Hi,
My current setup is "Multiple digital sources -> Schiit Bifrost -> Marantz PM5004 -> KEF Q300". I want to upgrade the amplifier and speakers one by one. To start, planning to go with pre+power amp instead of integrated one (no specific reason for this, but...). Planning to buy Marantz MM7025 power amplifier. However, i am not able to get good idea/details on what preamplifier i can buy. Please let me know any suggestions. Max budget could be around 50K, but i prefer a simpler and cheaper one without compromising the quality.
- Multiple input is not needed. One RCA and one XLR should be sufficient. The simpler the better.
- Volume control and Remote is needed. Tone control is optional
- I prefer a pre-amp without DAC, but a unit with digital input source also fine (but the DAC should be comparable with my Bifrost)
Also i have questions like:
- Can i directly use the output of my Bifrost DAC to Power amplifier (atleast to start with) and use my mobile phone player for volume control? However, i will not have option to control volume when i use my CD player.
- Can i use any headphone amplifier instead of pre-amp? If so any suggestions.
My stereo setup is separate room, using Marantz NR1506 as a pre-amp is ruled out (unless i move to a different house). My preferred buying option is from an authorized dealer in India, however, i have option to get from Singapore also (with max weight 5Kg, anything bigger will scare my friend)
My current setup is "Multiple digital sources -> Schiit Bifrost -> Marantz PM5004 -> KEF Q300". I want to upgrade the amplifier and speakers one by one. To start, planning to go with pre+power amp instead of integrated one (no specific reason for this, but...). Planning to buy Marantz MM7025 power amplifier. However, i am not able to get good idea/details on what preamplifier i can buy. Please let me know any suggestions. Max budget could be around 50K, but i prefer a simpler and cheaper one without compromising the quality.
- Multiple input is not needed. One RCA and one XLR should be sufficient. The simpler the better.
- Volume control and Remote is needed. Tone control is optional
- I prefer a pre-amp without DAC, but a unit with digital input source also fine (but the DAC should be comparable with my Bifrost)
Also i have questions like:
- Can i directly use the output of my Bifrost DAC to Power amplifier (atleast to start with) and use my mobile phone player for volume control? However, i will not have option to control volume when i use my CD player.
- Can i use any headphone amplifier instead of pre-amp? If so any suggestions.
My stereo setup is separate room, using Marantz NR1506 as a pre-amp is ruled out (unless i move to a different house). My preferred buying option is from an authorized dealer in India, however, i have option to get from Singapore also (with max weight 5Kg, anything bigger will scare my friend)