Are Preamps necessary?


I love classical music, and I have a simple system: a pair of Klipsch (RF-5) floorstanders, and Yamaha components (CDP, Tuner, and Amp). What I want from my system is to be able to close my eyes and feel like I'm there at the symphony, live.

I want to know if a preamp will help me achieve my goal. When are they necessary, or beneficial?

David
bridge36

Showing 1 response by sogood51

David

A lot of thought and reading results in success when building a system. You first need a plan...your plan must include everything you would like to achieve with the end result.

You will also need to include your room this system will be placed in along with any (wife acceptance factor) that may alter your plan.

A financial breakdown from the total that you plan to spend will give a more clear picture and starting point. This may also alter your plan short-term...or even long-term depending on YOU.

Remember, our goals are not all the same. Take advice and opinion for what it is and use it as just another tool among many. I wish the internet had been around when I was building my first systems back in the 60's...use it to your advantage as another tool.

I don't usually ramble on like this, but I see that this is your first post.

Dave