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jzstephan
Junior
Username: jzstephan

Post Number: 37
Registered: 1-2012
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 9:39 pm:   Edit Post

Anyone know for sure what the output level is from a Series I or II power supply audio output? Is it +4 line level? Is it hot enough to drive a power amp without an additional preamp? For example; Instrument > 5 pin cable > power supply > pair of McIntosh MC60's.
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 2330
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 9:50 pm:   Edit Post

A Series I/II____ CAN drive a power amp !

+4dBu =1.23 volts RMS
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 2331
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 9:58 pm:   Edit Post

John ,I have done it as per your post ( i used a Crest VS900)

Jimmy J gave me the idea ! _____________

I set my gains a little higher and got really good results
jzstephan
Junior
Username: jzstephan

Post Number: 38
Registered: 1-2012
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 10:09 pm:   Edit Post

Cool, thanks!

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