the dCS are actually pretty good at volume control in the context you're considering...if you were to spend another 5-10k on preamp, you might prefer "some" things the preamp does..but likely not all. The most transparent sound usually comes from the dCS straight to the amps...
I"ve owned a Puccini and now Scarlatti. I've mostly used a preamp...but I had a top flight preamp on hand...
I"ve owned a Puccini and now Scarlatti. I've mostly used a preamp...but I had a top flight preamp on hand...