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Using external DAC with preamp with built-in DAC

I need a new preamp. Most of the new preamps I've looked at do far have built-in DACs. My old one did not and I ran the digital outputs from my CD player into my DAC, then ran the outputs from my DAC into my preamp's CD input and it worked well. It seems like I should be able to do that with newer preamps with built-in DACs too. Will this still work? I like the sound of the DAC I'm using now.

 

timoteo666
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I just got a Quad 33 all analog preamp, using an outboard SMSL DO200 Pro DAC with it. The signal path is all balanced XLR. The Quad has MM/ MC phono, a good headphone amp, and useful tone controls, for well under $2K. I had a C-J PF-R before this, and I like this better. 

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timoteo666 OP
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@yoyoyaya - Yes, I am looking at more affordable preamps.

Thanks everyone for your comments and suggestions!

robshaw
272 posts
 

Have 2 Benchmark LA-4 pre amps. NO DAC inside,  Using both balanced. Made in NY, 30day trial I believe, remote extra. Around 3k each, definitely priced very fairly. Rory,  who will answer the phone is very knowledgeable!  If you try it, You will keep it!

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