I'm using my DB audiolab Tranquility DAC direct into my tube power amp. Using the dithering control in pure music serves as volume control. I haven't put my Quicksilver preamp back in my system. Works great.
pre-amp vs dac straight to amps
i have a old (but nice) audio reseach ls-8 going into a ps audio dac III with full cullen upgrades. pre=amp is getting long in tooth and wondering, replace? my whole catalog of over 1500 cd's are now all flac files out of a pc. does the pre-amp add anything ( i thought tubes soften?) so.....
buy a new pre-amp or go straight from dac to amps (yes i know will need something to control volume). thanks very much
buy a new pre-amp or go straight from dac to amps (yes i know will need something to control volume). thanks very much