Preamp between EMM CDSD & DCC2 & Gamut amps


I am using EMM CDSD transport, EMM DCC2, Gamut M200 power amps
Revel Ultima Salon Spkrs. I listen to all kinds of music except hard rock. I would like to know what would be the best preamp (tube or ss) to use in this combination. I am using Lexicon MC12B at present. I need four inputs.
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Showing 2 responses by oneobgyn

I run the CDSD withe DAC6e Signature Edition. I only use the DAC6e for 2 channel sound (even though I can run multichannel) however as I am a 2 channel purist. I did debate therefore to switch to the DCC2 as the 2 channel Switchman within is indeed outstanding. However the synergy to my system is the ARC Ref 3 which IMO is the finest preamp that I have ever owned. For this reason I have stayed put and would never switch. I have friends who use the ARC Ref 3 with their DCC2 as well as another friend who uses the DCC2 with a Lamm L2 Reference preamp. I tried the latter and even though I had anticipated that the Lamm L2 Reference would excel in my system because I use Lamm ML 2.1 monos, it was just no contest. The ARC Ref 3 was simply the better preamp
"The Ref 3 may be an entirely different matter."

It is. The Ref 3 is the finest preamp that I have ever owned