I have found it is alot easier incorporating a passive volume control than it is to match a preamp to one's system .To say you need one to get great sound is ridiculous . Go into any recording studio and ask them what preamp are they using and the will show you a microphone preamp. Then you say no i mean the preamp . and they will look at you puzzled . A volume control is all that is needed . There are several on the pro market at all costs . Shiit Audio has one for $50 also .
Do I really need a preamp?
As I continue to upgrade my system, I keep asking myself this. I'm looking at the Benchmark DAC2. Since it acts as a preamp, do I really need one? Currently I'm using Peachtree 220 with the NovaPre and it sounds nice, but like the way these things go, I think it could sound even better. With the upgrade, I'm thinking I can eliminate the Pre and run the DAC2 with a new amp (thinking D-Sonic maybe)but I'm not sure.
Any useful information would be appreciated. Pretty new to all this, but deeply obsessed.
Any useful information would be appreciated. Pretty new to all this, but deeply obsessed.