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Tube pre-amp and ss power -amp impedance matching

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danl

I've done an archive search on the topic but am still a bit confused re basic rules, if there are any, on matching pre-amp input impedance (tube in my case) and power amp output impedance. Specifically, I have an MFA Magus tube pre-amp with 3k ohms input paired with a Classe CA-100 ss power amp with a 75k ohm output impedance. Should this be OK? This combo sounds good with perhaps not the deepest or tightest bass, but could I have a more compatable match-up? Speakers are Essence Gems (2 way transmission line, 6 ohm). Could anyone clarify? Thanks!

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Topic - Tube pre-amp and ss power -amp impedance matching - danl 18:10:22 11/5/01 ( 6)

Re: Tube pre-amp and ss power -amp impedance matching - Ren 06:58:07 11/7/01 ( 0)
Re: Tube pre-amp and ss power -amp impedance matching - jcoe 03:52:30 11/6/01 ( 0)
Interconnects Will Be Critical... - Todd Krieger 01:54:38 11/6/01 ( 0)
Re: Tube pre-amp and ss power -amp impedance matching - Eli Duttman 21:20:05 11/5/01 ( 0)
Re: Tube pre-amp and ss power -amp impedance matching - freddyi 18:25:28 11/5/01 ( 1)
- Re: Tube pre-amp and ss power -amp impedance matching - danl 10:51:22 11/6/01 ( 0)