I had similar quest a couple of years ago and finally ended up using TVC as volume control. Digital volume control usually gives better results than mediocre preamp because eliminating a lot of cheap and unnecessary components in signal path. The problem with digital volume is that the lower the volume the worser the sound. You don`t hear much details if listening in low volumes. That also applies somewhat to resistive based preamps. One most astonishing virtue of TVC is the similarity of sound in lower volume settings. You get an incredible details and soundstage in silent listening.
Accuphase CDP Owners - Straight to Power Amp??
I've got an Accuphase DP500 hooked to a Plinius 9200 integrated. Recently out of curiosity I bypassed the preamp section of the 9200 and connected the DP500 direct to the power amp section. I thought the sound would take a dive given the built-in freebie volume control on the Accuphase may be inferior compared to the 9200's preamp. Well the result was quite positive, I would not necessarily say better as the presentation is a little different, but definitely not sonically inferior.
To Accuphase CDP owners I was wondering if you are running it straight to a power amp or do you prefer to use a preamp and if yes why?
To Accuphase CDP owners I was wondering if you are running it straight to a power amp or do you prefer to use a preamp and if yes why?
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