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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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Grace M903, Mytek 192 DAC-preamp, Antelope Zodiac+, Lynx HiLo modern professional DAC-preamps have superior preamp section within the price of $2000.
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Mrvco in what price range??
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In English language bunch of different words, expressions may mean the same thing and yet the same word can have a tons of different meanings. These factors you should know in order to stay within our 3d without going beyond.

DAC with volume control

Preamp with digital input(s)

Full function preamp(usually applied to the ones with phono)

DAC-preamp

preamp-DAC

...will basically mean the same and share the same idea

Conserning your second paragraph, I believe you're tripping or indeed found yourself in multi-d space and have no idea how to get outahere. Saving money by removing DAC? or preamp? How about removing DAC from CD-player? I don't getitatall. I've always believed that one box will be cheaper that two boxes.
One preamp with DAC and phono will keep you from necessity buying both of separates...

I used to study the multi-d math, but kinda quit doin' that coz got tired understanding those theorems that are necessary for you not to get lost.
To continue studying multi-dimentional calculus I would probably have to smoke an ounce of MaryJohana per week.
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