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"DCS Delius" DAC direct to Amp?

I have been looking for a new preamp of late, having a tough time making a decision. I currently have two digital sources - CD transport and a server based system (Duet) going into a DCS Purcell and on to my DCS Delius DAC. The Delius has volume control, balanced outputs and a remote control.

Has anybody run the DCS Delius direct to amp and what have your results been? I have done this twice in the past with a Wadia (didn't like it) and also with my Audio Aero Capitole (liked it a lot).

Vs. running with a legitimate preamp, what has anybody's experience been with this direct approach using the DCS equipment?
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audiofreakgeek
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The DCS Delius does not sound anywhere as good as a late edition Audio Aero Prestige SE. I demoed a full blown DCS Verdi, Purcell, and Delius combination vs the Prestige and the Audio Aero was far superior in every way including low level resolution, there was also a wider soundstage and more texture to the instruments..

Also the Preamp section in the Audio Aero is far better as a preamp then the DCS, however, both of these units sound better as a true front end driving a really good preamplifier, my advice sell the Capitole and upgrade to a Prestige which is even better soundidng than the Captiole.
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