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Add a pre-amp to Mola Mola Tambaqui?

In your experience is it worth it to add a preamp to the tambaqui?

I have a lumin u2 that features leedh processing

after listening to the tambaqui I am dead set on it. however, im wondering if i should get the makua pre-amp and add the tambaqui module ($20,700 retail) vs 13.5k retail tambaqui stand alone

I could also potentially use a different pre-amp maybe with a tube input stage.

however if i can avoid the pre-amp it would be preferable as that is a significant cost

i would be connecting to a krell duo 300 xd amp which feed kef blade speakers

 

does anyone have experience with this particular dac with/without preamp. How about preamp pairings?

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mitch2
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I owned a Tambaqui for a short while until a few weeks ago.  I liked the sound better when using an outboard preamp.  I also played with the output voltage, which you can do through the app but I cannot remember which setting I liked best, maybe the top position (6V?).  

You should definitely call them but I believe TMR is actually a Mola Mola dealer.  The only way you will be able to answer these questions is to try one for yourself with/without an outboard preamp, and trying the different configurations in your own system.  Below is the return policy posted on TMR's website - a 60-day trial is hard to beat IMO.

New product lines for which TMR is an authorized dealer carry a 60-day satisfaction-guaranteed return policy. Return shipping costs are at the expense of the customer unless the product is defective. Full manufacturer warranties are in effect for these products.

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