EMM DCC2 vs Hi End Preamps

As a practical matter, the extra $$ spent on a separate preamp must be added to an extra pair of interconnects + an extra power cable. That could really add up. Unless money is no object, those dollars could be deployed on upgrading existing cabling (&/or a better power amplifier) in the system. Just my 2-cents :)

Rgs92 is right. There has to be a demonstrable difference to be worth the extra dollars and space. You can use them for other upgrades or to take your wife to a vacation to thank her for putting up with the ugly EMM gear in the living room (I love the sound but that look...)

Hooper, must dissent from your post. At least with the Messenger, there is an increase in information, clarity, and bass punch.

Hi all.
I have a DAC6 running through a Boulder 2060 and I just recntly added the new ARC Ref3. While I enjoyed the DAC6 as a preamp, in my system (also cabled with Valhalla), I've found that the ARC has a much more musical and less edgy sound.At the same time, it has tremendous detail, resolution and staging . I believe that the combo of the SS Boiulder and the tubed ARC reslly works for me. I also heard the Dart, and it is special, but I need a pre with remote control, so no dart here.
David

David; as i understand it, the DarT pre WILL have a remote.....at least for volume attenuation.....it will also include a killer phono stage.

as the DAC6 has no preamp.....where you referring to a DCC2 or the Switchman as the emmlabs preamp you used? (i recall you had a Switchman).

btw, how's the new room doing?