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Preamp w/ Single Line Input. But I have DAC and CDP

My preamp is a vintage MFA LUMI preamp which has a single line input. I've been using that connection for my CDP. However, I just got a Cambridge Audio DAC and it works great using the preamp line stage but I first have to remove the CDP interconnect cables.

What is the most elegant (simple) way for me to have two line inputs so I don't have to keep unplugging IC's?

If it's not apparent by the nature of my question, I am a complete newbie to digital audio.

Thanks in advance.

Paul
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zd542
5,339 posts
 
You can use the CD player as a transport and connect it to one of the inputs on your DAC. And if you do it that way, you really don't need your preamp. Plug the DAC directly into the your amp.
elevick
2,638 posts
 
Ahh, but Zd542 you would be eliminating a simply stunning pre-amp. I agree that the CD to DAC may work if the cambridge is nicer than his cd player. We need to know what cd player Ps has...
mesch
3,527 posts
 
Yes, provided the CD player has digital output run it through the DAC. I f you like the sound as well as the stand alone player, problem solved. If the stand alone player sounds better then you might search out another DAC.

As you seem happy with your system as is, i would not be inclined to advise replacing your pre when wishing to just add additional digital sources. What source (s) are you going to use with the DAC?
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