Tube amp with volume control vs. with a proper pre


There are tube amps (such as the art audio) with a volume control that can be used without a pre-amp. What is the benefit of this? Is it more direct? Is a pre unnessessary?
chashmal

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I was thinking of going this way, for reasons of affordability and what I imagine might be a direct high resolution signal. I was thinking of the Art Audio Carissa with volume control. I am not a technical guy, so the complication factor makes me want to rely on a good pre, thus I am curious what the opinions are on this.