What is wrong here.. on Audiogon?

Not necessarily true about having a device with a volume control (say a dac) a preamp is unnecessary. I’ve had both the ps Audio DS jr and now the DS sr and they both sounded much better going thru a McIntosh C47 preamp compared going directly into my PS Audio BHK 250 amp. Many others on the PS Audio website have stated the same outcome, most prefer using a preamp. I tried to save $4000 on not needing a preamp but no luck.

Well, one thread was tongue-in-cheek, and the other (yours) asked for specific information that most of us can't provide. Apples and oranges. Or did you want your request treated with the same lack of seriousness?? If that had happened, at least you'd have something real to complain about.

Pull my finger...

If Pass Labs amps don’t have VU meters why would you even bother with them? Lighten up coach. 

Hello OP:

I ask a legitimate question about help on picking a preamp for my Pass Labs amp. I get maybe 10 responses.

First, I sincerely and genuinely hope you get good advice and end up with a match that you love. I'm sincerely sorry I don't know Pass amps well enough to help you, and honestly I'm surprised since there are a lot of pass fans in these forums. If I had an answer for you I'd share it.

Some other guy who apparently is not a Pass Labs fan,

Sounds like it may or may not be me....

has a thread on Amps with lights/meters and which sound better?

Oops, nope, definitely not me. I never said that amps with meters sounded better. I only said they are better.  :-)



It was in fact meant as a lighthearted, but honest thread. Honest in that it exposes how very different our desires are, and that we should be able to respect what others like while at the same time able to pick a different path than theirs. I'm also a sucker for nostalgia and reminiscing about gear from the 1980's so I am enjoying it immensely.


Unfortunately, at the root, you've stumbled upon the nature of social engagement on the internet. Despite having a VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION you may or may not have any engagement at all, and sometimes trivial issues consume an entire populace's imagination.


This bothers me too. I know way too much about the Kardashians and way too little about the fall of the Prussian Empire.