Taking the gain out of the equation led to a better sound to me, max it out. Then play with the control got volume.
Cary Audio SLP-05 or Conrad Johnson ET7 S2
I’m not in a hurry to add a preamplifier to my existing system which consist of a Brinkmann Nyquist DAC and a Decware 341.5 tube amp. But…I do have the itch. I’ve searched all over the net for reviews and comparisons but did not find anything persuasive. I will purchase used and on Audiogon, each is available at around $6500. Any guidance would be appreciated.