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Why go with active preamp?

I've got 1) source, 15" I/C's, don't need a remote, and my CDP has a buffered output stage. So I've begun to wonder, why do I need an active preamp? Can the sound be tweaked enough with the power amp and source?

Any comments on why you chose an active over passive preamp?
Thanks
cdc
sean
6,229 posts
 
If your CD player has a volume control on it and can easily drive your power amp into saturation, i see no reason to go active in a case like yours. Sean
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foreverhifi
229 posts
 
It's real easy...you buy a good active preamp and compare...play a variety of music with both set up's, including dynamic stuff...then you'll know.
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
First: if you think you can use the CD players volume control.... well??? are you an audiophile? That CD volume control ahhhh... Hmmmmm (sucks)
Hmmm ahhh . oops, no second reason.
But really, try it, if YOU like it, why not?
timo
610 posts
 
In my experience, an active preamp offers more flexibility and better dynamics to the music. Running passive can sometimes rob the music of its "liveness."
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