NVA P50SA vs NVA P50
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NVA P50SA vs NVA P50
Has anyone compared the P50SA directly to the P50?
What were the main differences heard?
I am thinking of getting a passive pre to use with a Quad 306.
What were the main differences heard?
I am thinking of getting a passive pre to use with a Quad 306.
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Re: NVAP50SA vs NVAP50
Nope. I've gone from P90 to P90SA. And, from memory, it's a bit of a 'window cleaning' difference. I don't remember anything in particular jumping out as being different but things were clearer.
I don't know about using passives with a Quad 306. Others here may be able to comment on that.
I don't know about using passives with a Quad 306. Others here may be able to comment on that.
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Re: NVAP50SA vs NVAP50
I use a P50 with a power amp rated at 1.3V with absolutely NO issues at all! The 306 is around 375mV I believe, so VERY sensitive and perfect for a passive control, as the 303 and 405 are.
I have yet to use an official stepped attenuator in mine, but shall at some point.
I have yet to use an official stepped attenuator in mine, but shall at some point.
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Re: NVA P50SA vs NVA P50
Thanks
I checked with the Doc on eBay regarding the electrically compatibility with the Quad 306 and he also said in his own way that it should be fine
I checked with the Doc on eBay regarding the electrically compatibility with the Quad 306 and he also said in his own way that it should be fine
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Re: NVA P50SA vs NVA P50
I'll stick me neck out and change the Doc's 'should' with 'definitely!' The SA attenuator uses some of the best resistors at anywhere near a realistic price and I'd jump at it for the low level channel tracking if nothing else
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Re: NVA P50SA vs NVA P50
I went from an old model NVA P80 preamp to a P50sa and the improvement in clarity, openness and dynamics was quite considerable. Sure that the Doc has improved the quality of the pots over the years, but I would regard the stepped attenuator as a definite step-up from the standard P50.
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Re: NVA P50SA vs NVA P50
Sounds like a P50 or a P50SA should work nicely
I wonder how long the build schedule is currently if I bought one today?
I assume EBay is the best place to order ?
I wonder how long the build schedule is currently if I bought one today?
I assume EBay is the best place to order ?
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Re: NVA P50SA vs NVA P50
Yes eBay.
Already built as they are on Daves build list. Just need checking and converting if to SA, then cleaning and packing.
Already built as they are on Daves build list. Just need checking and converting if to SA, then cleaning and packing.
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Re: NVA P50SA vs NVA P50
OK Doc. I will order a P50 on Ebay now. I will actually be at home on Wednesday and Thursday of this coming week - if delivery could be arranged for one of those days that would ideal. If it is after those days, then I would prefer delivery to my work address or for me to pick up from Argos (via Ebay scheme) or something of that ilk if possible.Dr Bunsen Honeydew wrote:Yes eBay.
Already built as they are on Daves build list. Just need checking and converting if to SA, then cleaning and packing.
Looking forward to trying it - will be my first passive preamp. If I get on with it, I will probably upgrade to a P50SA in due course using NVA's excellent upgrade scheme
Three questions for a passive preamp newbie:
1) what does the direct input do differently to the other inputs?
2) Do you use the "tape play" socket for connecting a headphone amp?
3) Will I need to worry about the capacitance of my 1M interconnect? It is a fairly standard I/C from Atlas.
Thanks to all for your replies.
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Re: NVA P50SA vs NVA P50
Ebay purchase done and payment made
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