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Wyred4Sound Dac-2 vs Preamp and separate DAC

I’m about to upgrade to either the Wyred4Sound DAC-2 to use as a Preamp/Dac or possibly considering a used Classe Audio CP-60 and Wyred4sound DAC-1. If I’m only going to use a CD transport and USB to play lossless files is there any advantage to having the separate Preamp/DAC setup. I would personally think the Dac-2 would be the cleaner path but I’m a little worried about the digital volume control. Any opinions welcome. Preamp also doesn’t have to be Classe but some type of balanced pre along those lines.
r_garland

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Meiwan Hi, I don’t believe the W4S is a passive preamp. The volume control is just in the digital domain. It’s 32-bit so I’m not sure if it’s even possible for audio quality loss at low volumes. Ranperry, Sense you have done this, did you notice any loss of low volume detail or dynamics. Or did just the opposite happen and open a clearer window into the sound at any volume.

Thanks

Rob
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