Source/Amp --- Pre-Amp?

zombie boy 2000
zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
edited June 2006 in Electronics
Stupid question, of which I am 99% sure of the answer...

Is a pre-amp necessary, if you're only using one source (e.g. a CDP) and analog IC's?
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited June 2006
    Unless your source has it's own volume control, it's good to have one if you like to control the volume.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited June 2006
    Other than volume, would it serve any other function? If the CDP's DAC is running with the ball....








    (and I won't lie to ya, I hadn't thought of volume)
    :o:o:o
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited June 2006
    Kinda depends on the situation and what you want. No, a preamp is not necessary if you're not wanting to switch between sources. However, you also won't be able to adjust the volume. Unless, of course, your CDP has a variable output.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited June 2006
    Tis' what I had figured.

    Thanks guys:)
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2006
    Some amps have level controls as well, Parasound for one....

    It can be done if either the source or the amp have a level control. It also sounds extremely neutral. I ran my system like this for about 8 days while waiting for my preamp. Bit of a pain though, as my parasound level controls are on the back of the amp.
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  • 2+2
    2+2 Posts: 546
    edited June 2006
    FYI...Sony ES cd players have remotely controlled variable output so you do not need a preamp....
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  • Lsi9
    Lsi9 Posts: 616
    edited June 2006
    GEt an amp with volume control for each channel like BK

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