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Do I need a preamplifier

Some say the less the better. Do I really need a preamp if my power amp has a vol poti? i.e. go straight into the poweramp from my source. Seems to work well my cd player. Would like to the same with my phono stage using a switching box to switch between the 2 sources.
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alimartin OP
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Thanks folks. I have an OTL Eternal Arts amplifier and have a switch box. So you state Mrtennis that a pre will change the spectral balance. Is there any chance that the soundstage will improve as this seems to be only thing lacking? otherwise i will get a good phono pre perhaps tube if I can find a quiet one.Any suggestions?
alimartin OP
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Thanks folks. Will continue without. Receiving my Kuzma/313 player today and am considering getting the Naim Superline / hi-cap phono stage , perhaps a koetsu red cartridge, alternatively the Benz LP.
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