I would like to know why an integrated needs a separate power supply for the preamp and amp sections. My DAC puts out 4.2 v balanced which is more than enough to run an amp to full power. The pre and first stage amp sections are running at the same voltages. Isn’t my integrated pre section pretty much acting as a selector and volume control then? I am using a Pass Int 250 which supposedly has a minimal preamp internally.
Enlighten me
Enlighten me