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NeilGabriel
08-07-2007, 09:27 PM
I just added an Adcom preamp to my 2 channel system. Assuming I don't want to use the bypass outputs, how do I choose between normal and "not" normal. I read the whole thing about bandwidth and dc current, and didn't get it. I'm running it with a NAD amp. Thanks.
DarqueKnight
08-07-2007, 09:48 PM
Which Adcom pre do you have?
ben62670
08-07-2007, 10:13 PM
Lab is full full range from like 1hz to 100hz. Normal is for amps that don't have tremendous range. I had a GTP-500. Too harsh. Excellent bass slam though.
NeilGabriel
08-08-2007, 10:36 AM
Which Adcom pre do you have?

GFP 565 with 3 different main outputs. I'm using normal because, well, it is normal.
ben62670
08-08-2007, 10:45 AM
GFP 565 with 3 different main outputs. I'm using normal because, well, it is normal.

I did the same. It puts less stress on amps that are trying to reproduce inaudible frequencies.
Ben
Music Joe
08-08-2007, 05:16 PM
'Of 3 line outputs the only difference between 2 of them is, one is direct coupled and one has a bypass capacitor while both are connected directly after the tone control defeat and highpass filter switches.
The 3rd is connected before these switches.'
I use 'Bypass' because it has sounded best to me. Every time I switch to each of the others to play with tone & loudness I feel the sound loses some drive which the added controls can't compensate for..
larry207
10-31-2007, 09:05 PM
run it on bypass best sound for sure!