Who needs a Preamp??

Who believes that a preamp Improves sound??

Not me  
It adds coloration that some may like.
It takes away transparency.
It adds it’s own distortions on top of what you already have.
Always better direct if your digital source has a volume control.

If you have one of the higher output (>50-60db of gain), phono stages then all you need is passive preamp

Cheers George

I do.

A high-end preamp definitely sounds better than a digital source alone straight in to the amp in my system. I’m sure someone like almarg can explain why from an electrical standpoint this is often the case.