Eversolo DMP A6 with or without preamp


I just bought an Eversolo DMP A6, and it sounded great by connecting directly to my MacIntosh MC302 amp. I am trying to figure out why it seems to sound better than going thru my Mac C2300 tube preamp which shouldn’t be too shabby. 

Are most of you using this DAC/Streamer by directly connecting to the amp?  Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. 
 

 

eylai777

Showing 1 response by creditingkarma

I have not used the eversolo before. I would say that it depends on the output section of the Dac. I used to use a dCS Bartok straight into an amp and it was good. I have since moved to MSB w currently with the premier Dac and s202 amp. There is synergy there as they are designed to work together. MSB dacs are also designed so there is enough output coming from their ladders. This eliminates the need to boost the signal at the output stage. The implementation of the volume control is really important too.