Yes it drives my Kismet Monoblocks nicely. I just like to leave the digital sources at 100 and let the pre take care of volume while increasing the voltage.
Funny my goal all along was to get rid of a pre in the chain. I had a Gold Note DS-10 which is a Streamer/dac and analog pre, but just didn't cut the mustard. Very good for 2500 but not in the league of the Cary.
I had a Musicbook Source on order, which is a Streamer/dac with an analog pre but they took to long to get it to market. I guess I am hung up on the "digital" volume control figuring I am losing bits at lower output.
Thanks for the advice. I am building a dedicated room and will take the 3k and invest in a wall system which will probably make a much bigger difference for the $$$
Funny my goal all along was to get rid of a pre in the chain. I had a Gold Note DS-10 which is a Streamer/dac and analog pre, but just didn't cut the mustard. Very good for 2500 but not in the league of the Cary.
I had a Musicbook Source on order, which is a Streamer/dac with an analog pre but they took to long to get it to market. I guess I am hung up on the "digital" volume control figuring I am losing bits at lower output.
Thanks for the advice. I am building a dedicated room and will take the 3k and invest in a wall system which will probably make a much bigger difference for the $$$