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Do Preamps only Need Two Inputs in the New World?

I finally made the move into a high quality DAC - a used Denafrips Venus II 12th.  With that part finally sorted and my digital sources (DMP A6 and SMSL PL200T)  connected to it, I only use one input for my digital stream and one for my turntable.  I do still have a tuner connected but do not use it due to distance from stations.

With a great Phono Stage and a Great DAC is there a need for the added complexity.  Due to the rapid changes, I do not think that an expensive preamp or integrated with a built in DAC is a good idea.

maam522a
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noromance
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@elliottbnewcombjr Beautiful car. Not to hijack the thread, but many of the new Beemers are ghastly.

kennyc
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Usually we don’t care how many inputs, as long as there are “enough” for our sources. I have both analog and digital which is not uncommon. I also have a high quality vintage FM Tuner yet to plug in after sending it out for servicing to top shape. R2R is a dream, but not saying never. 

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@maam522a I have 3 sources - DAC, table/phono and a reel deck that currently sits idle as I research overhaul options for it. 
My DAC has a terrific preamplifier built in. If I only had digital I wouldn’t need a preamplifier as it would take a really high end and high priced preamp to beat this. 
 

As to tuner…most if not all FM radio stations today play music from digital sources, have switched to HD radio and are available as internet radio stations. Good tuner is cool but the game kind of changed…no?

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@noromance ,

Not to hijack the thread either, but short nick name clarification that many folks get wrong;

Beemer refers to BMW motorcycles.

Bimmer refers to BMW automobiles.

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