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Supratek vs Switchman for EMM Labs DAC

I've decided to order an EMM Labs Transport/DAC and I'm trying to decide which route to go, DCC2, DAC6e/Switchman 3, or DAC6e/Supratek. Has anyone tried Supratek preamps with the Meitner digital source before? Is there any unique synergy to the EMM Labs with their own pre-amp that would better a good tube preamp? I think I would like the multichannel option, but want the absolute best 2 channel which is why I'd like to possibly go the pre-amp route and would like to hear some opinions. Thanks.
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rgwrjs
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I have not heard the Supratek, but I have compared the DCC2 preamp initially versus the Audio Note tube M-8 and more recently M-10 preamps. In both cases, and IMS, I much preferred the tubed preamps to the DCC2 preamp, although all were excellent. The AN tube preamps seemed to have more air, liveness, and depth to the soundstage to the music. As you know the DCC2 is an amazing DAC, thus the preamp is a bonus. I would recommend you try both in your system

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