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Do I really need a preamp?

As I continue to upgrade my system, I keep asking myself this. I'm looking at the Benchmark DAC2. Since it acts as a preamp, do I really need one? Currently I'm using Peachtree 220 with the NovaPre and it sounds nice, but like the way these things go, I think it could sound even better. With the upgrade, I'm thinking I can eliminate the Pre and run the DAC2 with a new amp (thinking D-Sonic maybe)but I'm not sure.

Any useful information would be appreciated. Pretty new to all this, but deeply obsessed.
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Wondering this same thing myself as the benchmark and oppo have pre amp capabilities.

I had to sell my rig because of financial reasons and when I rebuild, I'd like to bypass a dedicated pre amp if possible.

On a side note, my last pre amp was a lightspeed attenuator which I loved very much. It's for sale at tmraudio.com if someone wants one for $200 off and no wait time. No affiliation btw, just tryin to hook up fellow a-gon'ers.
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