Hi Doc,

Am looking for a passive preamp to complete a second system, but ideally want something with 10K input impedance. Could you please advise on the NVA range of passives and their input impedance?

Thanks,

Neil

Many thanks Gromit - Much appreciated :clap: I bet it was that EVIL :twisted: Royd hoarder Yomanze that won them - He wants to take over the world's scarce supply........ :lol: :lol: :lol: ;) Look forward to yer findings Gromit - But I have a feeling the wee Edens will be staying. Bit of a long sto...

They went for £205, which is a nice price... amazing how much speaker you get for your money when you think about it.

Nice pair of Merlins on eBay (Sorcerers without the steel-lined cabs).

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Hi I have the Sapphire MK1, standard Minstrel, late Sorcerer with the SE drivers and RR3s. All make music and are enjoyable and addictive to listen to. They can be ragged and flawed, but "refinement" and "flat response" of differing speaker come at the penalty of losing the "...

Dr Bunsen Honeydew wrote:I think we should all try to preserve as many Royds as possible.

It's why I have 4x pairs. :D

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