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Benchmark DAC 1 as preamplifier??

Well since I am in need of a pre (and a good DAC at a decent price) I am considering to buy a used Benchmark DAC 1 (not the DAC-pre model) for economics sake. The DAC 1 will drive a pair of Rotel monobloks Rb 1091. I understand the DAC 1 has a variable rca output which is controlled by the knob in the front plate of the DAC 1. Does this variable rca output mean that the DAC 1 can be used as a preamplifier?? Will this setup compromise the sound quality of my system?? Any comments out there would be of great help. Thanks in advance.
tiofelon

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newbee
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Consider the Grace unit if you haven't already done so. As I recall some of the original reviewers who gave the Benchmarks high marks sort of recanted them when faced with comments of the inconsistency of them after they reviewed very favorable the Grace unit. I believe this all appeared in the Stereophile magazine in the past 5 years.

FWIW, probably not much. :-)
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