A survey: how many of us are using the A8's analog inputs?

Dear fellows!
It would be interesting to know how many of us are using the A8's analog inputs (RCA or XLR).
I suggest the answers "Yes" or "No". Comments are also welcome.
Thank you!

 

No

 

Yes RCAs in , for-old rega Apollo R …….

 

Yes. both XLR ,RCA

 

Not used analogue inputs yet.

 

Yes turntable.
Keith

 

DID U CHECK THE - Measurements ?
From ASR IS IT OK ?
Sounds the same

 

No

 

Yes, turntable preamp mc

 

Yes, for K7 deck and Pioneer mixer

 

Inputs, no.

 

Yes RCA, for output of the Pro-ject phono box S2 ultra

 

No

 

Yes

 

Nope but I might at some point in the future

 

Here are the results:

No (not using analog inputs): 6
Yes (using analog inputs): 7

So, the (narrow) majority of survey participants are using the A8 as a true preamp.

 

Somewhat questionable ? From a different perspective I am using the RCA analog inputs & outputs along with others, on the A8 , however my particular setup is really only in use as a hub by using units input and outputs, A8 pre is Bypassed Going on to incorporate a Hattor audio L & R Dual mono passive then on to a,hattor / 10db buffer gain stage …

On to Final amplification, so I would not consider this particular situation it being used as a true preamp, just my personal opinion no one else’s, A very interesting poll I must admit, An excellent thought you had, Believe am getting somewhat over technical. I know what you were indeed pointing out…

Thank you, please enjoy the music…

 

How are you bypassing the A8’s preamp if you are using its analogue ‘in’ and its analogue ‘out’, presumably the Hattor stuff adds a pleasing distortion or is it just there as an affectation, ‘the more boxes the better’?
Keith

 

Keith ,Keith Keith, you never cease to astonish me and with no mention of ASR. highly unusual, I will try to keep this as short as possible, as I am short of time at present,

Succinctly, to the point. But I don’t think so, Bypassing the A8’s Gain output or volume output control by the means that I mentioned does in no way suggest or imply there is not a gain stage out or preamp section that would indicate it is not still in use, however , it’s that little black round knob to the right of the unit it turns left the right or 360 degrees right the left. You can also push it in if you want for other features and uses..

Bypassing volume control, the knob on the RIGHT which essentially sets the output level of its internal function AND To a fixed 0DB level out, in other words, it’s not NEEDED anymore except for on off and a few other features, when the unit is set and it’s bypass mode..

The preamp circuit along with othes op amps and others, etc. the circuit is still being processed and or used,

Example keep in mind and ordinary CD player I would say has a preamp in it for its left and right output or you would hear nothing out please correct me if I’m wrong as I know you will,

Again, everyone’s use and situation is entirely different
as technical as it may seem if you are not controlling that units gain output , by using that little black knob round knob to increase or decrease its overall volume. You are not employing that unit as full functioning preamp as you are now controlling the units output through external sources, The way it is implied unit
Is now in bypass mode.

I also need quite a few inputs and outputs that unfortunately the A8 will not and does not accommodate..

As you mention the Hatter stuff yes it absolutely does produce odd and even harmonics sorry if you’re not a fan, you are certainly & absolutely sonically missing out only my opinion , my hattor equipment will be around long long after and in use long after the A8 has been gone, as we enter into the future.. with a new and improved unit that appeared to surface approximately every 6 to 8 months

I do hope I answerd your question. If there was anything else you would like to know please feel free to contact with me as I know you salesman can become quite busy, especially with this economy , but thank you for your time and somewhat idiotic concerns respectful yours good luck & sales to you, hope this helps You out some, again, thanks for bringing it to my attention…

Hatter has nothing to do with more box’s or , Affectation not on my end. It to me appears to me your problem with distortion, ect . you spend too much time at the test bench MR,ASR Specifications are very imperative. I have heard a lot of good spec’d out equipment that sounded awful , but you’re entitled to your own beliefs and opinions

 

Specifications aren’t measurements, I have never heard a well measuring component sound bad, how could it.
Keith