New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - Use alone or via amp?
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login

Welcome to the Graham Slee Audio Products Owners Forum

 

Open to all owners plus those contemplating the purchase of a Graham Slee HiFi System Components audio product and wishing to use this forum's loaner program: join here (Rules on posting can be found here)

This website along with trade marks Graham Slee and HiFi System Components are owned by Cadman Enterprises Ltd

Use alone or via amp?
 Post Reply Post Reply
Author
  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
Frank Furter View Drop Down
New Member
New Member


Joined: 22 Oct 2016
Status: Offline
Points: 34 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Frank Furter Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Use alone or via amp?
    Posted: 19 Nov 2018 at 2:45pm
My current amp, an Arcam FMJ A19, has its own headphone socket. But I've just upgraded my headphones to Grado SR 325e's and am thinking about investing in a headphone amp that may get more from them. I'm considering splashing out on a Solo Ultra Linear DE. Does this work best as a stand alone, with a direct connection to my turntable, or if I connect the Solo to the tape output of the Arcam will the sound be compromised noticeably? Any thoughts / experiences?
Back to Top
BackinBlack View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 05 Feb 2012
Location: Hinton, N'hants
Status: Offline
Points: 2020 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote BackinBlack Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Nov 2018 at 4:59pm
Hi Peter,
The Solo is designed to take a line level input. Assuming that you are using the Arcams inbuilt phono stage, then its preamp output should be used to feed the Solo.
If you are using a stand alone phono stage then it can feed the Solo direct, but unless you introduce a switch or keep swapping cables it can't feed both the the Arcam and Solo.

Ian
Just listen, if it sounds good to you, enjoy it.
Back to Top
Frank Furter View Drop Down
New Member
New Member


Joined: 22 Oct 2016
Status: Offline
Points: 34 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Frank Furter Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Nov 2018 at 5:51pm
Thanks, Ian. I use a Reflex M phono stage connected to the Arcam. I think you've answered my question, so if I wanted to only listen to headphones (and not speakers) I don't need the Arcam - I can connect the turntable to the Reflex M and that to the Solo.
Back to Top
BackinBlack View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 05 Feb 2012
Location: Hinton, N'hants
Status: Offline
Points: 2020 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote BackinBlack Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Nov 2018 at 7:58pm
Hi Peter,
That's correct. The Reflex M and Solo produce excellent results when used together, particularly when CuSat interconnects are used.
If you have a PSU1 it's possible to use it to power both the Reflex and Solo, have a word with John C to make you a suitable power lead.
I happen to use just such a setup with my Sennheiser HD600s a wonderful combination.

Happy Listening
Ian
Just listen, if it sounds good to you, enjoy it.
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply
  Share Topic   

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 12.01
Copyright ©2001-2018 Web Wiz Ltd.

This page was generated in 0.125 seconds.