Nick25 Wrote: > Hi guys, > > I'm thinking about buying a squeezebox to stream wavs over to my hi-fi > and it appears to look like the squeezebox can be used as a pre-amp. > > I would have the squeezebox going into a dac-1 then into a pre/power > however obviously if I can use the SB3 as the pre then I can save money > and clutter. > > What are the disadvantages of using the squeezebox as a pre? I only > have one source so that won't be a problem. > > Thanks in advance. > > Nick.
It's been covered many times, but briefly to answer your question: Yes, to all the above. If the SB3 is your only source, and the output voltage is high enough to drive your amp to loud enough levels, then by all means, removing the pre-amp can save money AND improve sound in one fell swoop. You may want to use passive attenuators, if the SB3 output is TOO high for your amp. Some people have had that problem. Ideally, you would use the SB3 near it's max volume. You probably don't want to forego the pre-amp, if it means running the SB3 at very low levels. Hope that helped. -- ezkcdude SB3->Derek Shek TDA1543/CS8412 NOS DAC->MIT Terminator 2 interconnects->Endler Audio 24-step Attenuators (RCA-direct)->Parasound Halo A23 125W/ch amplifier->Speltz anti-cables->DIY 2-ways + Dayton Titanic 10" subwoofer He's not hi-fi, he's my stereo. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ezkcdude's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2545 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=22815 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
