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TCC TC754: Perfect Preamp for the T-Amp

by Josh Ray, Dec 12 '05

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The Sonic Impact T-amp blew up the internet this year and the cats over at TNT-Audio claim they have found the perfect preamplifier for the T-amp. If you don't know what the T-amp is, check out our comprehensive guide to T-amp madness, modding options and high-end T-amp alternatives.

Quickly, for our new readers, the difference between an amplifier and a preamplifier is simply volume control and inputs. Amplifiers just amplify the signal while a preamp takes your CD player, iPod and turntable and controls them all with a single volume control. You must have a preamp and amp to make it all work correctly.

Now, the Sonic Impact T-amp is technically an integrated amp because it has a volume control. But with only 1 input, it's hard to call it full featured. Nor is the internal volume control they use the best. Enter the TCC TC-754 aka, the "T-Preamp," with 4 inputs, a high quality volume control and a phono MM input for all you vinyl fans. Before you ask, no, it doesn't have a remote control.

This little tyke does it all and sounds just killer, says TNT Audio. It's not authorized by Sonic Impact, but for $80, you've got the T-amp's life partner. Check out the review for all the details on this little giant.

UPDATE: TNT-Audio followup review here.

TCC TC-754 T-Preamp Review [TNT-Audio. Tip to 6Moons]

Pick one up at the manufacturer's website or go to Amazon.

Comments

I think that they got a little carried away calling it a t-preamp. I bought 4 t-amps for the price of this preamp. Also, t-amp tends to be rather bright and works best with a cheap 1/8 $7 Radio Shack cable because it makes t-amps sound a lot warmer, however the connectors on TCC TC-754 are all RCA.

I would have bought it though, if it had a remote control for the volume.

Posted by: henryp at December 13, 2005 11:45 PM

Yeah, someone needs to make a killer $100-200 t-amp w/ remote. Have you or anyone else gotten their hands on Sonic Impact's more expensive t-amp model? Could be pretty great...

Posted by: Josh Ray at December 14, 2005 2:10 AM