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Should I add a Preamp to my system

Tekton D.I. -> Parasound A21->myteK Brooklyn Dac using the digital audio potentiometer. Need for a Preamp or no. I had a Hovland and I think it sounded better but that could just be my brain not remembering quite right. If not I would like to put the money into a new Phono pre. Am I going to gain $4000 worth of better sound if I buy a pre?
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roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
Buy a preamp only for its phono stage and switching options if you want to listen to LPs! Otherwise if you only listen to digital no need for a preamp!
roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
And you certainly do not need to spend $4K for an excellent preamp!
tomcarr
1,468 posts
 
It depends. I listen only to CDs and prefer using a tube preamp versus no preamp. Gives a warmer sound. Others might prefer no preamp.
Agree you definitely don't need to spend $4K.

mrdecibel
2,897 posts
 
Another preamp / passive thread ? Read through some of the other threads here, as you will get so many opinions, for, or against. I prefer passive, as any gain stage I have had ( preamp ), colored, and sacrificed, details, in all aspects of my recordings. Try one, if you can, and decide for yourself. YMMV. Enjoy ! MrD.
melvinjames
416 posts
 
Only if you want to add some tube warmth to the mix, otherwise, no need.
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