Hi all,
I need an advice on sound quality of Parasound 200 Pre. I need a pre-amp to integrate a sub with my powered speakers.
So far, I tried MiniDSP 2x4HD and Emotiva BassX PT-100 pre-amps.
I found the following problem with both units: they change the sound quality.
When comparing sound that I get from the speakers using direct optical line from Roku, to the sound I hear when using a pre-amp, both pre-amps degrade the sound quality.
MiniDSP 2x4HD changes sound character somewhat and seems to shift balance, occasionally. The sound is just not as pleasant comparing to the sound when speakers are connected directly to Roku.
With Emotiva PT-100, I found that it changes the sound stage: it becomes less defined comparing to the sound stage from speakers connected directly to Roku.
When I say "less defined", I mean that when I am listening to the speakers connected without the -pre-amp, I can close my eyes and still hear where the instrument is located on the stage (or soprano singer in relation to bass singer).
When listening to the same speakers connected through Emotiva, that definitive feeling goes away. In addition, the sound loses its clarity somewhat.
For example: I was listening to classical music and, while listening to the speakers connected directly, I could hear the double bass on the left side of the stage.
When listening through Emotiva, I could not tell where exactly on the stage the double bass was.
I'd like to know if anyone is using Parasound 200 Pre and what you think/feel about it.
Thanks a lot for reading my long post.
I need an advice on sound quality of Parasound 200 Pre. I need a pre-amp to integrate a sub with my powered speakers.
So far, I tried MiniDSP 2x4HD and Emotiva BassX PT-100 pre-amps.
I found the following problem with both units: they change the sound quality.
When comparing sound that I get from the speakers using direct optical line from Roku, to the sound I hear when using a pre-amp, both pre-amps degrade the sound quality.
MiniDSP 2x4HD changes sound character somewhat and seems to shift balance, occasionally. The sound is just not as pleasant comparing to the sound when speakers are connected directly to Roku.
With Emotiva PT-100, I found that it changes the sound stage: it becomes less defined comparing to the sound stage from speakers connected directly to Roku.
When I say "less defined", I mean that when I am listening to the speakers connected without the -pre-amp, I can close my eyes and still hear where the instrument is located on the stage (or soprano singer in relation to bass singer).
When listening to the same speakers connected through Emotiva, that definitive feeling goes away. In addition, the sound loses its clarity somewhat.
For example: I was listening to classical music and, while listening to the speakers connected directly, I could hear the double bass on the left side of the stage.
When listening through Emotiva, I could not tell where exactly on the stage the double bass was.
I'd like to know if anyone is using Parasound 200 Pre and what you think/feel about it.
Thanks a lot for reading my long post.
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