Dumb question......why do you need a preamp?


You'd think after 50 years I would know this, but I don't. Aren't today's integrated enough?

troutbum

Showing 1 response by jpan

An integrated can be enough. It depends on what you want and your budget. Generally speaking you’ll get more out of separates. 

RE: active vs. passive - I’d like counter that a passive “preamp” can be better. It sure has been a revelation in my system. (Although, I’m curious about trying a different active at some point.)

Food for thought.

Ref.: https://www.stereophile.com/content/brilliant-corners-13-emia-remote-autoformer-and-listening-master-jazzman-jerome-sabbagh