Hi,
I am looking for suggestions for either a passive Pre-amp with XLR balanced input or new power amp with the same.
"Problem":
I have an Audiolab M-DAC+ I'd like to connect optimally via its balanced outputs.
Existing amps are my ancient owned from new Naim 32/140 pre/power amps purchased sometime in the mid 1908's! I have had these serviced twice by Naim so they are working well but obviously don't have XLR input sockets and the M-DAC+ gives off its best connected via its balanced outputs and so I'd like to go that route.
So as I see it there are two solutions given the 32 preamp is redundant (my music is sourced entirely from a NAS with streamer making use of the M-DAC+).
1. Use a passive pre-amp as what is effectively a converter with XLR's in, RCA out (with RCA to Naim DIN lead which I have already).
The only one I have seen searching the Internet with the right connectors is the Schitt Freya (which isn't passive anyway depending how you use it) but I don't want the valves or need it's other facilities.
2. Buy a new power amp with XLR input.
I have been looking at Roksan M2 power amp and Creek 100P but wonder if these would be a sideways move from the 140 anyway. I am also a big fan of Naim partly because of the outstanding reliability and service my 32/140's have given me and Naim's ability to service them decades after I bought them but a new Naim amp (such as a 250 DR) has the same sort of connectivity issues as I have now.
My speakers are Neat Motive SE's (brilliant bit of kit in my view).
Any suggestions welcome.
I am looking for suggestions for either a passive Pre-amp with XLR balanced input or new power amp with the same.
"Problem":
I have an Audiolab M-DAC+ I'd like to connect optimally via its balanced outputs.
Existing amps are my ancient owned from new Naim 32/140 pre/power amps purchased sometime in the mid 1908's! I have had these serviced twice by Naim so they are working well but obviously don't have XLR input sockets and the M-DAC+ gives off its best connected via its balanced outputs and so I'd like to go that route.
So as I see it there are two solutions given the 32 preamp is redundant (my music is sourced entirely from a NAS with streamer making use of the M-DAC+).
1. Use a passive pre-amp as what is effectively a converter with XLR's in, RCA out (with RCA to Naim DIN lead which I have already).
The only one I have seen searching the Internet with the right connectors is the Schitt Freya (which isn't passive anyway depending how you use it) but I don't want the valves or need it's other facilities.
2. Buy a new power amp with XLR input.
I have been looking at Roksan M2 power amp and Creek 100P but wonder if these would be a sideways move from the 140 anyway. I am also a big fan of Naim partly because of the outstanding reliability and service my 32/140's have given me and Naim's ability to service them decades after I bought them but a new Naim amp (such as a 250 DR) has the same sort of connectivity issues as I have now.
My speakers are Neat Motive SE's (brilliant bit of kit in my view).
Any suggestions welcome.