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2 channel Preamp or Pass on the PRE???

I am trying to figure out what the benefit of using a preamp in 2 channel is? I am using a CD (variable outs) as the source, and running directly to a pair of monoblocks.

What are the benefits, other that being able to use more than one source, and the ability to use a sub, that I don't get by going direct?

Thanks
Dan
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matt413575
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Perhaps I lack the ability to discriminate but I have listened to several CDP to Amp configurations that were amazingly dynamic. One system that absolutely floored me was a Wadia 850/Pass Labs 150/DAL SC4a setup. As I plan to obtain an analog rig I have a preamp. This has allowed me to run a long interconnect from pre to amps, thus removing the rack from between the speakers. Amazing how this increases the depth of the soundstage.

Also subs like REL recommend connecting to the amp instead of the pre. So this combination would work fine in a CDP/Amp configuration.
matt413575
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Porschecab.

REL recommends that the sub should be connected by the supplied Neutrik Speakon cable to the speaker output terminals on your amp and not to the preamp.

Check out there website and click on "setup". I believe the address is www.REL.net
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