Thank you all for you time and helpful information. I will now begin by search for a preamp, most likely a BAT. It sounds like (no pun intended) in addition to sounding better (going into a preamp) I will also get to enjoy other music sources available; vinyl and radio.
Hungryear, I too was beginning to feel a little brainwashed, thank you for clearing up that mess. It's nice to hear from people with similar experiences.
Drrasta, I sounds like that I am building a system not too unlike yours. I can't believe how great the Requests sound with the BAT's. What speakers are you using?
Thanks again everyone.
Zippyy
Hungryear, I too was beginning to feel a little brainwashed, thank you for clearing up that mess. It's nice to hear from people with similar experiences.
Drrasta, I sounds like that I am building a system not too unlike yours. I can't believe how great the Requests sound with the BAT's. What speakers are you using?
Thanks again everyone.
Zippyy