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direct or not?

hello. i have a dCS Puccini which i currently run into an integrated amp, Jadis DA88s. i believe this is a very good combination but also know the puccini has digital volume control and can output direct to a power amplifier.

The question is do you believe one would get better sound in the current combination, Puccini-to-Integrated Jadis, or running the Puccini direct to a power amp like the Jadis JA-80s.

Thanks for your thoughts!
keiserrg
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atmasphere
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The usual problem that you run into is that most DAC/CD players have **way** too much output. The result is that you can usually clip the amp at volume settings well below maximum from the digital source- which will cause *serious* loss of resolution.

As a result, you often get better results with an active line stage. I advise that you try direct for a while; if you can keep the volume control over about 85% of full volume you will probably be OK.
leffen
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I have my Puccini set to 2V, and running it direct to my Dartzeel works perfect.
I would try it direct to a power amp. As Kops said, you can always go back.
bjbcab
131 posts
 
keiserrg,

I know this thread is old so perhaps this is not of interest to you any longer but I have DCS Puccini, ayre k5xe, ayre mxr and wilson audio Sasha w/p. I sent my K5xe in for upgrade and I have been listening to DCS direct to ayre mx-r. The sound is much better through the ayre k5xe than direct to amps. Bigger soundstage, better dynamics and more life like sound. I can't wait of the MP upgrade.
pinkus
144 posts
 
Bbjcab,

care to comment on the MP upgrade for the K5Xe ?
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