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Transporter straight to amp w/no pre

Hey. I just order a Modwright Transporter. I was lucky enough to get a great demo price or I never could have afforded it.

In my current system, my pre is the weak link. I am using a fairly nice integrated amp w/the pre and power amp separated. Works ok, but not in the league of the new TP. Given what I paid for the TP, I won't be getting a new pre any time soon.

Anyway, any opinions about how this would sound without a real pre and the TP connected directly to the power amp? Any input is appreciated. Thanks.
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nuhi
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I have the original Transporter and it sounds best directly to the power amp.
Tried tubes and solid states, cleanest is without the preamp.
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shredder OP
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How do you address line level balance issues? I just read about that issue on the Slim Devices site and I am a little intimidated.
nuhi
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Issues being not able to use the power amp to the full tilt?
I don't need that.

The Transporter's 0dB, max volume, is too much for me when connected to the Bryston 4BSST (300W).

If you use single-ended connection there is an attenuation jumper inside.
I use balanced, no complaint. But if the amp was quitter I might need a preamp because of non-efficient speakers.
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