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DAC vs. Preamp

I have just purchased Parasound JC1 Monos and will be getting Triton Ones soon. I will be using an Arcam cd player and Macbook Pro. I think I'm done with vinyl. Too much work. Would a good DAC be sufficient in this configuration or is a preamp still the way to go. I don't want the DAC to be a weak link yet money is definitely a concern. This is a brand-new system so I'm wide open to suggestions. Help,please.


                                                                                                                             Thanks, Mike

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I would definitely get one with volume control. I'm leaning toward everything separate. Thanks for the reply.
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Thanks Atmasphere! That is a great answer. I was leaning that way. Any suggestions for a stand alone Dac? 

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I have a Bel Canto Pre2 that i bought on Audiogon to start with. I’m not sure how it will match with the rest but it will be fun trying. I would probably go with the Parasound J2 for continuity sake and it gets really great reviews. I guess I’m more stuck on the Dac part. Maybe up to $2000 for the DAC.
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That sound intriguing. I'll check out some posts on that.

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Thanks everybody that has answered. I'm going to go with a preamp and get the DAC. I'll check on all suggests. Has anyone used the Exogal Comet. its gotten some good reviews.
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Thanks for the knowledge. I'm getting the opinion that almost no one thinks going without a preamp is a good idea. I thought that would be the case.

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I'm in the midst of figuring it all out. It's a little overwhelming.

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Right now I have some old Dynaudio Audience 72s. I'm looking at the Golden Ear Triton Ones. Open to suggestions though. I listen to a lot of rock.
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I hope the speakers are my weak link because the system definitely needs improvement.
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I was interested in the Devialet but its just too difficult to find a place to hear one.

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I can't spend 10K. Not to mention i won't even entertain an ad without pictures of a used item. It makes no sense.

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I bought the Bel Canto pre2 for a preamp. I'm buying the Exogal Comet on Wednesday so I guess I have that covered for now. I do like the Triton Ones. I guess I wanted some other views.

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Thank you. I will check in when I've got some news.

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Great reply YYZsantabarbara! Many choices. I'm checking out the Exogal Comet right now.

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