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Who is using their DAC as a preamp?
The only thing it seems to lack is coloration. So true, but many seem to like it (preamp) colouring their source because they "maybe" don’t have the right one (source) yet, so prefer the bandaid fix it instead.Cheres George 
Who is using their DAC as a preamp?
These would be two different animalsA dac with volume ability "generally" has no preamp in it, it has a low output impedance buffer stage, and a "digital domain volume control". That buffer is usually as good as most solid state preamps output, lo... 
Which transport with my Jay's Audio DAC?
There is no even one single high end pure cd transport that using OS method the very few that do are cheap entry level transports and that fact saying all. Sorry Itzhak yes there are. Selectable upsampling: 1×selectable switch providing three sa... 
Pre-Preamp?
daveaj255 Get the superb 60db high gain Herron VTPH-2A and get a preamp like this with little or no gain.Such as the Schiit Freya, it has the best mechanical volume control made remote, xlr or se inputs and outputs, and you can choose between a... 
Used Amp Under $1000
seaninatx Why not try a new Schiit Vidar at $699 it will drive them no problems at 200w into 4ohms, which the Maggies are, and may sound better than the ones you mentioned, and you can trial it for 15 days.https://www.schiit.com/products/vida... 
Which transport with my Jay's Audio DAC?
There are some transports that upsample, here is CD transport that allows you to pick which sampling frequency you want it to stream (switch on the back), I think remembering a CAL or Arcam transport only, that did that too.Choose which output sam... 
Best pre-amp with a C-J Premier 11a Amp
How about an Audible Illusions line stage? The 3A was a cracker in it’s day Ron, but the gain?? you will be down around 8-9 o’clock for big volume, it has over 18db of line gain, you hardly need any, and 3A's eat tubes, they run them hard. I say,... 
Best pre-amp with a C-J Premier 11a Amp
This is even better the Texan cracks me uphttps://youtu.be/5leA2XuiU80?t=7 
Best pre-amp with a C-J Premier 11a Amp
rongold Best pre-amp with a C-J Premier 11a Amp Hey Ron, g’day mate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn_CPrCS8gs Your CJ 11a poweramp only needs 0.9v!!! in for full output, all sources can give this and some >2v. So you only need a preamp ... 
Pre-Preamp?
If by preamp you mean phono stage then: Herron VTPH-2A +1 on this, it has up to 60db of gain, a few of my customers have these with my passive preamp, say it’s the best their vinyl has sounded..Cheers George 
why do hi-end fuses keep blowing, while std don't?
why do hi-end fuses keep blowing, while std don’t? Built in obsolescence, with less "blowing headroom" to get even more money out of the gullible. Mains fuses have a limited amount of turn "on cycle surges" that harden/weaken/crystalise the fuse ... 
Which transport with my Jay's Audio DAC?
Thanks, 100% on this, as my discrete 2r2 dac with DSP chip, it can get it’s code completely wiped if I change some programmable features using a cd file that played into it other than pure 44.1, I know my Linn CD12 as a transport is 44.1 but nowhe... 
Which transport with my Jay's Audio DAC?
Here is a review of the Cambridge CXC transport only, in it he a/b's against the Oppo 203 this is what he said."The CXC sounded cleaner, with smoother, less aggressive treble, livelier dynamics, a deeper soundstage and firmer bass definition than ... 
Amps suggestions for ATC scm 40 mk2
spitzer45 The ATC’s 81db sensitivity, -34degrees with 5.9ohms in the bass is not an easy EPDR load for an amp in this power region. As this tester says. Based on these data and sensitivity, if a listener needs to really exhaust the full potential ... 
Lightning quick DYNAMIC amp in the under $1000 range
Correct, you would only vertical bi-amp if using identical poweramps if powerful enough, using the speakers xovers there is no phase problems!!. But not with 2 Aegir’s as 25w is still not enough for the bass. But in horizontal bi-amping still usin...