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Why do people buy preamps if they can directly connect amp to stereo source/phone/PC/tv?

The purpose of preamp as I know it is to boost the signal to make it stronger. But I have never used preamps and my current system is already too loud (and sounds great) at moderate volume without preamp. Why do I see many people buying preamps even though they have powerful power amps?
mrbananapeel
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rar1
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Need a preamp if you have more than one source.  You also need some way to control the volume, if there is no volume control on your power amp.  

Rich 
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yogiboy
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Here ya go !
https://www.stereophile.com/reference/917/index.html
ebm
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This makes no sense because there is NOTHING like a great preamp.
pops
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+1 ebm.   spot on Ed!
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