Awesome suggestions, THANK YOU! Please keep them coming. Part of me thinks that I am really after is a high quality volume control with one, maybe two inputs. I do not need phono or tape, or any of the other functions of a full- function preamp. The VIBE sounds like it might be the ticket. Any experience with other volume controls like the Django?
Given my AMP and DAC, which preamp?
I am about to receive a Dodson 218 DAC. I have a Pass X250.5 amplifier (please view my system). I essentially have a one source system (hard-drive based, digital). What I am wondering is, what preamp to get? I am wondering whether a tube pre would work well or maybe I should go with a matching Pass Labs preamp? I also can't rule out some kind of volume control like the Django. I would really like to hear from those with similar systems to my own. Thanks for your time,