Phil and Ben: Based on what I've read I think I agree with you on the preamp part.
US: Ithink we are on the same track. From reading the posts here I am coming to the conclusion that an integrated amp is the way for me to go. As I understand it, the volume control in the SB3 happens prior to the digital stage which reduces resolution as you decrease the volume setting from the maximum point. Two options to counter this are a passive preamp (another box and set of wires) and an attenuator on the power amp which is kind of kludgy for the parlor. In my price range Naim, Creek and Bryston all make good options and are likely to win domestic approval for the living room due to their compact size. Next step is finding the amp/speaker combination that I want for the longer term. Here in Chicago I know one Bryston and one Naim dealer which limits the range of speakers I can hear them with. I'm a firm believer in the importance of the amp/speaker combination and in the end will probably buy the amp I like and find a speaker to match it. Most people do it the other way I think. -- wdrazek ------------------------------------------------------------------------ wdrazek's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8997 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=30661 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
