I believe what Steve McCormack referred to was that preamps with a less "incremental" gradient in gain control can get out of control quickly with the DNA-225 (and other high outut amps). Ostensibly small changes in the preamp gain can result in HUGE changes in volume output, making that "just right" volume setting harder to achieve.
I have used the DNA-225 with a Kora Eclipse preamp and have not had trouble in that regard. The Eclipse also has separate high and low output (both XLR and RCA) so the choice is further refined. There are many preamps that will work well with the DNA-225 in terms of the gain issue (I suggest a tubed pre), especially those with remote control gain control.
I have used the DNA-225 with a Kora Eclipse preamp and have not had trouble in that regard. The Eclipse also has separate high and low output (both XLR and RCA) so the choice is further refined. There are many preamps that will work well with the DNA-225 in terms of the gain issue (I suggest a tubed pre), especially those with remote control gain control.