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DAC vs. Preamp

I have just purchased Parasound JC1 Monos and will be getting Triton Ones soon. I will be using an Arcam cd player and Macbook Pro. I think I'm done with vinyl. Too much work. Would a good DAC be sufficient in this configuration or is a preamp still the way to go. I don't want the DAC to be a weak link yet money is definitely a concern. This is a brand-new system so I'm wide open to suggestions. Help,please.


                                                                                                                             Thanks, Mike

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mesch
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If you have heard the Triton 1s and like them, go with them. Their woofers are active so your power requirement is for the mid/upper registers only.  You are still looking for a Pre and DAC?
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bubba12 OP
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I bought the Bel Canto pre2 for a preamp. I'm buying the Exogal Comet on Wednesday so I guess I have that covered for now. I do like the Triton Ones. I guess I wanted some other views.

mesch
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Congrats on you pre and DAC. 

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bubba12 OP
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Thank you. I will check in when I've got some news.

coli
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Emotiva DC1 is a great choice, same volume control chip as some $20,000 preamp...

If money is no object, then NOS R2R + resistor ladder volume control (Eg: Goldpoint). The XLR cable also matters a lot, go with UPOCC copper wire, traditional stranded twisted shielded design, eg: Neotech.
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