help please? connecting power amp to streamer/dac without preamp?


Hi,
I've been seeking a high powered quality integrated amplifier at a good price without much luck,and now have an opportunity to acquire Parasound 2250 power amp instead.

I would like to connect this to a Bluesound Node to run a pair of tower speakers.  No preamp and nothing else in the chain.
Can someone explain any drawbacks to this setup?  I'm presuming the volume increments only using the Node will be limited compared to having a preamp in the chain, is that correct?
I can likely acquire a preamp later if required.
thanks in advance



audiocanada

Showing 2 responses by russ69

"...might encroach bit stripping at low volume levels..."

Another good reason to have an analog volume control.
I have zero trust in computer controlled volume controls. Some devices will switch to full power if turned off and back on. It looks like your Bluenote CAN connect directly to an amp but I would feel better with a passive volume control in the pathway (or a preamp.