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2020/06/26 08:09:02 (permalink)
What is the input impedance for the Nu Audio (not Pro) Line In and Mic In inputs?  I checked the online specs but did not see this information.  Thanks in advance!
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    Re: Nu Audio input impedance? 2020/06/26 10:38:00 (permalink)
    The microphone input impedance should be very high. And the line-in input impedance should also be high, but probably not as high.

    I don't know exact numbers, but I wonder why you ask. What is the application which causes this question to be asked? More than likely the input impedance isn't very important, but it's hard to be sure without knowing the application.

    From what I can gather, the line-out output impedance is somewhere between 0.75 ohms to 1.5 ohms depending on who you ask and how the test is performed.

    The line-in input resistance is somewhere between 3000 and 4200 ohms according to the AK5572 datasheet. Input impedance is... well I don't know. High. More than the input resistance certainly. It's called "Hi-z" for a reason. High enough that it is probably immaterial to most. High, but probably less than the input impedance of the mic-in (below). So probably somewhere between 4200 ohms and 60000 ohms. I know that is a huge range, but I would expect it to be closer towards the 60000 ohm side vs the 4200 ohm side.

    Mic-in input impedance: 60000 ohms according to the CS5346 datasheet.
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    Re: Nu Audio input impedance? 2020/06/26 11:13:24 (permalink)
    Thanks for the reply. I agree that for most applications with contemporary sources, this question is likely moot.  My application is a little unusual - I'm feeding the line input from a phono preamp based on 12AX7 dual triodes.   It's possible the Nu was designed with modern, low-output-impedance sources in mind and might not be a perfect match for my source. 

    Wouldn't the input impedance also be influenced by any components between the input jack and the AK5572?
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    Re: Nu Audio input impedance? 2020/06/26 11:34:58 (permalink)
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    Wouldn't the input impedance also be influenced by any components between the input jack and the AK5572?

    Yes, but I suspect that there isn't much.

    You could try contacting EVGA directly and see if they can provide a definite answer.

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    Re: Nu Audio input impedance? 2020/06/26 11:54:37 (permalink)
    Looks like there's quite a bit between the line input jack and the AK.  Just looking at some of the photos on the EVGA site, it looks like the line input is buffered by a TI OPA1652 op-amp (in the middle of the "circle" of caps, bottom left in this photo.)  And there's a pair of small TI devices just to the left of the red WIMA caps.  Phase inverters to drive the differential inputs of the AK, maybe?  I'm hoping maybe Lee from EVGA might monitor this forum and will know the answer.

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