I tried both ways with my Nuforce DAC-9 192k and preferred the sound with my preamp in place. When I used the DAC as the preamp it sounded a tad clinical and in your face. For my preamp, I'm using a Placette active and it has an excellent volume control. Using the preamp sounded smoother.
Preamps built Into DACs
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A lot of higher end preamps are also DACs. A lot of guys that buy these high end DACs already have a high-end preamp.
How much money could be saved on a $6k preamp/DAC if the preamp section was removed? In my case, a preamp on a DAC is redundant. I believe the preamp section should be an option on a DAC.
What say you?
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A lot of higher end preamps are also DACs. A lot of guys that buy these high end DACs already have a high-end preamp.
How much money could be saved on a $6k preamp/DAC if the preamp section was removed? In my case, a preamp on a DAC is redundant. I believe the preamp section should be an option on a DAC.
What say you?
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