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Using Musical Fidelity A3 integrated as preamp?

I have a Musical Fidelity A3 integrated amp and now want to get a McIntosh MC-275 or MC-2102 tube amp. The MF has a preamp output. Can I use the MF integrated as a preamp only with the new Mac amp? What is the function of the volume control on the MF when using it as a preamp only?
Thanks!
Donnie
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rar1
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So you have the version of the MF A3 that has the preamp out, as not all versions of the A3 did. Yes, you can use the MF as a preamp only, PREAMP OUT (MF) would connect to the PREAMP IN/ Unbalanced Inputs (Mac). Volume control on the MF would control the gain/volume.

Rich
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Never understood the SS preamp/ tube amp pairing dislike. Have been using a Musical Fidelity CD Pre 24 with a Prima Luna PL5 tube amp for 7 years now and have had zero desire to change the set-up. Very sweet sounding. Opera Platea floor standers complete the set-up.

Rich
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