@vanson1 It’s been already answered on an earlier thread which has substantial content: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/how-important-is-the-pre-amp Check out the PS Audio link where owner Paul was a staunchly in the camp of “no” until it was proven to him to a “yes” |
You have to take what’s said with a grain of salt anyone that has $$$ to be made out of something. (and no I don’t own Lightspeed Attenuator anymore) and when I did I still always said going direct was better still. It’s said Paul backed MQA to use it, and then pulled the pin just as quickly when it lost cred. Cheers George |
I can only share my experience from what my ears have told me after experimenting on this matter. I've tried my Lumin T2 with Leedh volum control into my JC1+, I've then tried a JC2 as a pre with same source but with disabled Leedh before I went with ARC LS28 witch is where I'm at now. I can assure you that even my grandmother could tell there is a difference. I will not go into discussions if sq is coloured or not with pre but I know that I will prefer a pre any day, any week.... |
