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Is no preamp really better that a good preamp?

Hi All, I have PS Audio gear, and both my DAC and my phono section have enough gain to run directly to the amp. Is this really the optimal arrangement, or might I actually get better sound by adding a good preamp, say a Cary or a Modwright tube unit, to the mix. Thanks in advance.
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mechans
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The correct answer is no. That should suffice for now. Even attenuated power amps with dials for gain like my McIntosh must have circuits that allows for attenuation to control volume is indeed acting just like a passive pre amp.

The correct answer is no! once again.
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