seanadams Wrote: > If you're going directly into a standalone DAC... well, the only reason > you cat do that at all is because we have a volume control.
Since we're referring to the analog outputs, I assume you mean a standalone power amp, not a DAC? As you say, the only reason you can do this at all is because of the internal volume control. But this is exactly why I want to do it! If I connect the SB2 to a preamp and on to my power amp, the *only* thing the preamp does is control the volume. Since volume is already controlled in the SB2, it makes sense to remove the preamp completely, and connect the SB2 direct to the power amp. This makes the signal path much cleaner, and to my ears at least, it sounds much better. It also cuts down on the number of boxes, cables and power sockets in my system, which is always nice.... Chris -- cbemoore _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
