Hu11,
It depends on the DAC - some have gain control and some have passive or active preamps. I used the Antelope Audio Zodiac Gold as a preamp during the 2011 RMAF show, in between the phono (analog) and digital (mac/USB) inputs and the Earo active speakers. I think that it sounded fabulous.
There are other excellent DACs that will allow you to do the same thing.
It depends on the DAC - some have gain control and some have passive or active preamps. I used the Antelope Audio Zodiac Gold as a preamp during the 2011 RMAF show, in between the phono (analog) and digital (mac/USB) inputs and the Earo active speakers. I think that it sounded fabulous.
There are other excellent DACs that will allow you to do the same thing.