Pre amp Vs CD/DVD player with output control


I am considering a digital source (wadia) with built in output capability that can bypass the need for a pre amp.I would like to hear some views on the good or bad of implementing this setup vs using a preamp.
Currently using a ARC LS16mk2 driving a pair of Audiovalve
Challanger 180 monoblocks.
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Showing 1 response by marakanetz

I think you can do it much better than anyone who will suggest in this post.
From the tech stand point, your amps can be driven with no preamp.
BTW how's LS16? doesn't it have too much gain what 'time' of volume control do you normally listen?