this is an endless debate with no answer other than what you prefer...
Is Pre-Amp needed
Is a preamp needed. I run my oppo 205 direct to an MC275-6 for two channel audio and it sounds good, but am wondering how much better a pre-amp would make it sound. A pre-amp seems necessary for multiple sources, but not for just one source. Would it just be an extra link in the chain or would it greatly improve the sound?