Avalon U5

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Mendell Beckford

I recently purchased a used u5 and i am looking for feedback on the best way to maximize it's full potential.As an Eden user,Tim,you might be able to help on this one.Is there anyway to bypass the Eden 550 pre and go straight to the amp section?Right now i do not turn up the Eden pre past 9 o'clock because i do not want to risk damaging it.Also ,if anyone else has the knowledge feel free to school me.Thanks

Mendell, I have a couple of questions that quickly come to mind:

1. Why would you want to bi-pass the Eden pre-amp?

2. What do you mean by "turning up the Eden pre past 9 o'clock"? I suspect you mean the Gain and/or Master being turned up past 9? You're not going to hurt the 550 unless you take the load below 2 Ohms.

3. Can I assume you want to use the U5 as THE pre-amp and the 550 as the power source? If yes, the answer would be to run 'Out' of the U5 into the 'Effects Return' of the 550, thus, by-passing the 550's pre.


Tim B.