I switched from using a DAC direct to my power amplifiers to a preamp and never looked back. The addition of a preamp substantially improved my sound quality st all levels. It was a “huge improvement”.
However, as was stated above, it is possible that going direct maybe thd best but I do not know your system. All my testing proved to me that a preamp, in my system, produced the best sound by a huge margin. You might have to test some combinations in your system to see what you like.
As as you can see from the above posts, everyone, it seems, has a different opinion. If possible, j suggest you demo with and without a preamp and see what you like. I did this testing and purchased a preamp.
However, as was stated above, it is possible that going direct maybe thd best but I do not know your system. All my testing proved to me that a preamp, in my system, produced the best sound by a huge margin. You might have to test some combinations in your system to see what you like.
As as you can see from the above posts, everyone, it seems, has a different opinion. If possible, j suggest you demo with and without a preamp and see what you like. I did this testing and purchased a preamp.