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Do I really need a preamp?

As I continue to upgrade my system, I keep asking myself this. I'm looking at the Benchmark DAC2. Since it acts as a preamp, do I really need one? Currently I'm using Peachtree 220 with the NovaPre and it sounds nice, but like the way these things go, I think it could sound even better. With the upgrade, I'm thinking I can eliminate the Pre and run the DAC2 with a new amp (thinking D-Sonic maybe)but I'm not sure.

Any useful information would be appreciated. Pretty new to all this, but deeply obsessed.
robcentola

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Robcentola. I agree that it all depends on the system and equipment used and it is also personal taste at times.

Besides the Dsonic you should check out the new amps at NAD and Merrill Audio. One is $3,000 the other is $2,500 I believe, encase you are not aware of them. They both look interesting for the money IMHO.

Oh, I use my Veritas monos direct. But if I spent a lot of money (at least $8,000 and up) on the right preamp I could see were it might bring added enjoyment.
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