Sidssp - IRT the preamp in the Benchmark. I use the DAC in Calibrated mode which appears to bypass the pre in the DAC. My guess is that the pre in the NAD M3 is superior to the one in the Benchmark.
I’m looking for suggestions for a tube Pre Amp
My Current System:
Benchmark USB DAC1
NAD M3 Integrated Amp
Vandersteen 2CE
For a long time I was rocking a Wavelength Brick USB Dac (which is a tube dac) as my source component, but have now moved to a Benchmark DAC1 USB. I like the idea of having a tube somewhere in my system but I don’t really think I can afford to maintain a tube amplifier. That being said, I’m considering adding in a nice tube preamp then use my NAD as a power amp only (and potentially moving away from the integrated NAD at some point).
Can anyone suggest a moderately priced Tube Preamp that would complement this system well?
Benchmark USB DAC1
NAD M3 Integrated Amp
Vandersteen 2CE
For a long time I was rocking a Wavelength Brick USB Dac (which is a tube dac) as my source component, but have now moved to a Benchmark DAC1 USB. I like the idea of having a tube somewhere in my system but I don’t really think I can afford to maintain a tube amplifier. That being said, I’m considering adding in a nice tube preamp then use my NAD as a power amp only (and potentially moving away from the integrated NAD at some point).
Can anyone suggest a moderately priced Tube Preamp that would complement this system well?
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