I am using a Wadia 860x directly into my Krell fpb300 via Kimber 1111 balanced. I would have it no other way. when i first hooked up the wadia in my system I was using a krell KRC 3 pre and kimber kctg. from the Wadia to the Pre. I listened to it for a few days before i went direct to the amp with the kctg's and was not expecting the improvement that I got.
I never went back and I am very pleased with the results. I have read quite a few articles saying that you should use a pre and that the bits are dropped if the volume control is below 70. I am sorry but in my case i donot believe any of it. what my ears hear is an improvement without the extra circitry. If you have aneed for additional components ie. tuners tape decks etc. than you do need a pre. If you want the best sound from your primary source go straight in and enjoy the music.
I never went back and I am very pleased with the results. I have read quite a few articles saying that you should use a pre and that the bits are dropped if the volume control is below 70. I am sorry but in my case i donot believe any of it. what my ears hear is an improvement without the extra circitry. If you have aneed for additional components ie. tuners tape decks etc. than you do need a pre. If you want the best sound from your primary source go straight in and enjoy the music.