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Andy OG
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New Owner Zen Triode Integrated
12/18/23 at 02:16:50
 
My Zen Triode Integrated arrives in a couple days and I have no idea what to do with it. I have a pair of  Klipsch 600m speakers and that’s it. Can I just buy a turntable and connect it directly to the amp and I’m good to go? Any suggestions for streaming setups? I’m thinking IPad to Ares 12th Anniversary, to Zen Triode … ? Or is the Cambridge CXN V2 still really great? Or is the EverSolo DMPA6 as good, better?

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Re: New Owner Zen Triode Integrated
Reply #1 - 12/18/23 at 03:01:42
 
Almost every turntable needs a "preamp" (a phono preamp circuit within a pre-amplifier) so you do need that in between the turntable and the Zen Triode amp.

You could run a cd player straight into the amplifer, or some streamers etc.
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Re: New Owner Zen Triode Integrated
Reply #2 - 12/18/23 at 12:45:13
 
The Cambridge CXN V2 is a solid choice. It will give you a good DAC and streaming. You can use streaming services Qobuz, Tidal and Spotify.

You will need a phono stage between your TT and amp.
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Re: New Owner Zen Triode Integrated
Reply #3 - 12/18/23 at 16:53:20
 
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Posted by: Andy OG      Posted on: Yesterday at 18:16:50

...I’m thinking IPad to Ares 12th Anniversary, to Zen Triode … ? Or is the Cambridge CXN V2 still really great?


Denafrips DACs are outstanding, esp. for the money, but if you are looking to stream I think you'll get better results using a dedicated streamer like the Cambridge vs. your iPad.
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Re: New Owner Zen Triode Integrated
Reply #4 - 12/18/23 at 18:51:11
 
+1 to what GroovySauce and CAJames said.

Decent quality starter phono stages can be had for a couple of hundred dollars.
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Re: New Owner Zen Triode Integrated
Reply #5 - 01/08/24 at 01:23:22
 
You do need a "preamp" (a phono preamp circuit within a pre-amplifier) between the turntable and the Zen Triode amp as almost all turntables require one.
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