rshad0000 OP132 posts
This is what you should try before blowing 5k on a preamp.
It in your instructions to set up rca input 3 to be a power amp only input.
Set the Diablo 300 in the menu to make input 3 a "poweramp input" and this totally by-pass the preamp stage.
And because your Chord has such a great volume control, connect it to input 3 of the Diablo, and use the Chord to adjust your volume.
From Chord:
"The device’s lossless digital volume control outputs the signal direct to your power amplifier for the purest experience.
DAVE has a full-sized LCD display, showing input, sample frequency, volume and set-up configurations options, within Chord’s famous porthole design. On its fascia, DAVE also features a rotary encoder with a large stainless steel controller and ball buttons, enabling direct interactivity in addition to the supplied remote control."
From Gryphon:
" RCA Input 3 of the Diablo and using the Menu to configure this input so that the signal bypasses all preamplifier stages in the Diablo."
Cheers George