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What should I do - PS Audio DAC with or without Preamp

Question for the insightful A-gon community. I have a Schiit Freya + preamp, but...just bought a PS Audio DirectStream Junior DAC w/ preamp capabilities. Given my modest set-up (I've listed my system), should I continue with the Freya+ or bypass it and use the DS Jr. as a preamp. Other than streaming my library and Qobuz with Roon, I only play CDs - if that matters.

drbb

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drbb OP
17 posts
 

I guess, bottomline is that a good preamp is the way to go.

drbb OP
17 posts
 

Thanks @ghdprentice and ​​​​​@donavabdear for the good advice and info.

drbb OP
17 posts
 

@fuzztone  Ultimately, sound better. Listening now through the preamp (Freya +) and it sounds pretty darn good. My big concern was that the PS Audio DAC is in a totally different "pay grade" than my preamp.

I'll just have to experiment at some point.

 

drbb OP
17 posts
 

Finally, gave it a test and using the preamp with tube stage was the clear winner.

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