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DAC volume controls

I'd like to get other's opinions on their experience about using a dac's volume control straight into a power amp instead of going analog into an integrated/pre.   

Currently I have an Aurender A10 and a BAT 3000SE.  The A10 seems to benefit from the BAT's preamp (though I have never had it with just a power amp - the BAT has no pre-in). 

As part of a potential long-term upgrade I am thinking of stepping up to a dCS Bartok which is supposed to have a very nice volume control. 

Thanks.
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It really depends on the implementation. There are more options when you have the opportunity to implement a digital volume control before it undergoes conversion from digital to analog.

Many of the best solutions perform volume control in the digital domain, and certainly when music is being produced volume is being manipulated in the digital domain.
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