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Post by wannarock2 on Jun 17, 2020 2:01:54 GMT
Hey guys I’ve pretty much upgraded all my stereo components, cables etc. but I have been using a vintage (30+ years) pioneer elite pre-amp which still seems to preform like the day I bought it. I am wondering though if I am doing my ears a disservice due to dried out electrolytic capacitors? Some say given hours, temperature and environmental conditions caps should be replaced anywhere between 20-30 years while others say when they fail. Any of your thoughts on this are appreciated. Thanks
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Post by John on Jun 17, 2020 5:10:06 GMT
It certainly not going to do it any harm
I once had a vintage Pioneer as a preamp it was a lovely bit of kit
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Post by MartinT on Jun 17, 2020 6:43:30 GMT
The Pioneer Elite series are all very nice performing bits of kit and worthy of keeping well serviced. At 30+ years of age there may well be ageing of at least the main reservoir caps and it would be worth having it serviced, switches and potentiometer contacts cleaned etc.
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Post by ChrisB on Jun 17, 2020 7:05:00 GMT
Keep the old girl going - you won't replace it easily or cheaply. No harm in getting it checked over and cleaned, I'd say.
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Post by wannarock2 on Jun 17, 2020 14:18:08 GMT
... you won't replace it easily or cheaply ain’t that the truth .. Thanks guys, I will check around my area to determine who is qualified to check out, clean and replace ageing caps. I would like to do away with the pre-amp component and directly use a DAC to my amplifier. Whereas most would require a pre-amp for multiple connections my particular listening arrangements only require a DAC, no other component. The issue is I require a little ‘balance control’ in for my listening room to achieve the most desirable euphony. So a quality single source device with balance control and volume (although volume in my case would not be required) would be ideal. |
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Post by MartinT on Jun 17, 2020 14:35:45 GMT
I use my DAC for digital volume control, having done away with the preamp and just using a buffer.
There are many DACs with digital volume control these days, but I haven't seen one with balance. Perhaps someone has come across one?
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Post by jandl100 on Jun 17, 2020 14:50:35 GMT
I use my DAC for digital volume control, having done away with the preamp and just using a buffer. There are many DACs with digital volume control these days, but I haven't seen one with balance. Perhaps someone has come across one? Lexicon digital processors! Marvellous devices including full function preamp (remote controlled L/R balance included) and very natural sounding (to my ears anyway) vintage delta-sigma DAC. I have Lexicon DC-1 and MC-1. Available now and then on eBay for £100-£300. Very strongly recommended by Yours Truly.  |
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Post by jandl100 on Jun 17, 2020 14:58:48 GMT
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Post by John on Jun 17, 2020 19:40:40 GMT
I am outputting balanced from my DAC to the Temple Monos and RCA to the Behringer but no balance control
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📶NAS > Gustard x26p DAC > Benchmark LA4 Pre-Amp > NAD M22-V2 Amplifier > Revel F228Be Speakers
