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Can a simple DIY volume knob replace a pre-amp?

If I have only a cd (single source, can I make a simple volume knob instead getting a pre? Since it is simpler and "pure", will the sound better? I know Pre-amp will do some gain on the signal, what is the benefit to have that gain? I am shopping for a pre-amp and come across some people said that a simple volume can replace the pre. Thanks.

Waip7 (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

12-13-05

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12-14-05: Thanhn387
yes you can do it.It calls passive Preamp.Its cost about 30 bucks for 2 separated left and right volume.
Thanhn387 (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

12-14-05 Yes it is possible. whether it sounds better than a active p ... Gmood1

12-14-05 What you are refering to is called a "passive preamp&qu ... Ar_t

12-14-05 Thanks gmood1, if i want to built one for my own, where can ... Waip7

12-14-05 Hi waip7 , you can call jack elliano of electra print . he ... Gmood1

12-14-05 I know most of the better pre amps don't use a volume pot or ... Programmergeek

12-14-05 You can get high grade hand made stepped attenuators here e ... Gmood1

12-14-05 Evs makes a very simple high quality attenuator that fits di ... Unsound

12-14-05 You can get a brand new luminous axiom for $125 brand new. ... Mitch4t

12-14-05 There are 3 basic analog volume controls. potentiometers ... Ngjockey

12-15-05 So why do most of us have preamps? are volume nobs better? Robm321

12-15-05 I also can recommend the endler attenuators. i bought a pai ... Trelja

12-21-05 As a relative newcomer to tvcs (transformer volume control), ... Denjo

12-22-05 I don't mean to thread hi jack but i'd love to know if i can ... Auditude

01-11-06 I also have the endler attenuators and can recommend them hi ... Newbuyer