Preamplifier to replace Ayon CD-5S with GamuT D200i


Looking for advice regarding a preamplifier to pair with a Gamut D200i power amp and Salk SoundScape 8 speakers. I am currently using Ayon CD-5S as a preamp/CDplayer/DAC for streamer. The GamuT is fantastic and while I have generally been pleased with the tubed Ayon, the Philips CD-Pro transport recently sh** the bed and costs about $1,200 to replace. I am also not thrilled with dealing with Ayon here in the US. I mostly stream flac/dsd files now (no vinyl) so wondering I would be better off switching to a good preamp and standalone DAC. I have not heard the GamuT with any other preamps so interested experience of others. 
kneat63

Showing 1 response by verdantaudio

Understand completely about your note and doubt your POV is unique.  

I have no customers or direct experience with your amp but am curious what peoples thoughts are.  Interesting solution being able to adjust down the input gain.