tubesrule
I just had a look at the 519, forget what I said above, it's volume is done in the analogue domain. It has no bit stripping at all.
Also the 519 outputs 3.7v at 80ohms!!! The Mac only needs 2.4v in to give it's full 600w output, go direct. YOU DON"T NEED THAT PREAMP.
https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/mcintosh/mc601.shtml
Cheers George