The diyAudio First Watt M2x

Reading info re the M2X and saw this, "Capacitor “C0” is not present in the original M2 amplifier by Nelson Pass. The M2 owner’s manual explains that this makes it easier for tube preamps to drive an M2."

I imagine that this has to do with output/input impedance, would someone help enlighten me?

Thanks

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Sorry I can't help the above question.

Here's progress on my hybrid M2X/3255 4 channel amp.

Features 4 separate SMPS. 2 X 24v serial for +/- rails for the M2X. Hopefully negating the M2 trafo noise pickup. And then (not pictured fully) 2 X 48v smps for the 2x 3e 3255 monoblocks.

Amp will be fed active XO signals so the class D will do the LF and the Class A the mids/tops. ,(passive xo got these ).

Quite a squeeze but should fit.
 

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I imagine that this has to do with output/input impedance, would someone help enlighten me?

Thanks
I'd go with this passage from the manual as my reference. Emphasis added is mine.

"The input impedance is 100 Kohms, and the input capacitance is very low - only a few picofarads, so you will find it easy to drive it with single-ended tube equipment if you like."

With that said... As you well know... I don't know diddley. Bo wouldn't even answer my calls.
 
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