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Maybe a dumb question about preamps

I am considering to purchase Bryston 4Bst or 4Bsst. Do you absolutely need to connect them to a preamp or can they run by itself and still achieve the sound quality that they are intended to produce. If preamp needed, would it be appropriate to connect to a Pioneer Elite 52TX that I have and use it as a preamp. Thanks for your advice.
desireforsound
foxtrot
211 posts
 
On the other hand, if your source doesn't control the volume then use your Pioneer's ''Pre Outs'' and use it as a Preamp.
avguygeorge
2,300 posts
 
Foxtrot; That was toooo easy;why didn't I think of that??
desireforsound OP
2 posts
 
The Bryston 4BST is connected to the pre-out from the Pioneer Elite for the two front speakers with Music Hall CD25 for music, Samsund DVD for HT. I have to use the attenuator from the Pioneer or else the sound clips even at low volumes. Any better suggestions for hook-up or components that I may need to add to obtain better sound quality from the Music Hall, Bryston amp and Pioneer pre-out? Thanks again for your suggestions.
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