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Newbie Question: Why do you need a PreAmp?

Is it possible to bypass the preamp completely if I am not interested in DSP? I know the new Marantz DV9500 with the latest Cirrus Logic DAC has a built in volume control, and other souces like my PC, and outboard Dolby Digital Decoder have their own volume controls, so I guess my question is why do I still need a Preamp? Does it somehow add a voltage to the input source, or is it some other thing I am missing here?

Thanks,

Jason
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I also run direct to my amp with a Resolution Audio Opus 21 CD player. I used to have a Krell KRC-3 preamp. This is a very good preamp, and it did add depth and perhaps a little 'authority' to the sound. However, it clouded the sound just a bit and I am one who likes to hear things crystal clear. I did like some of the things that the preamp did and thus am still casually looking for a preamp like, perhaps the Ayre k1 to insert into the chain
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