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How do you run a separate preamp through an integr

Hello...., its me again.

I was on YouTube to watch some demonstrations of various integrated tube/valve amps with only the volume & selector nob controls in action. I've noticed that in most cases, a separate preamp was used in conjuntion with the integrated valve amp.

Question: If todays amplifier technology has advanced to the point that a quality integrated valva amp need only function with volume & selector nobs, to obtain superior sound output..., then why are these demonstrations including a separate preamp. Whats going on???

I was told and sold on the fact that the quality integrated valve units developed today are wired/set at around the 12 o'clock setting, to obtain superior sound quality output, across the output range...., and then some.

Would someone school me? Again?

Sincerely,

Darren T. Jackson
usmcelectric

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lacee
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I have an old 1961 Bell tubed integrated with close spacing between inputs.
I solved the problem of not being able to use good interconnects by running a pre-amp outputs directly into any of the integrated's inputs.
There was no increase in noise,and nothing blew up, and I feel it just had better sound.
I set the integrated volume up past 12 and then ran the pre-amp volume to a level that was adequate.
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