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Advice Needed

So I have had an account on here for years but have only posted once.  I had some general questions.

First let me tell you what I have.

Wadia 850 CD (Although I am having to send that out to get the drawer fixed.  It glitched about a week ago)
Levinson No 331

While the Wadia is getting repaired I am using a little Adcom  GTP-450 Pre-amp and a Cambridge Audio D500 Special Edition.

Von Schwekert VR3

I am wondering whether I should go with a pre-amp once the Wadia gets back?  I always just used the built-in and ran straight to the Mark Levinson.  If it makes sense to go with a separate pre-amp should I look for another Levinson piece?

I also have a pair of Usher Audio CP-6311 that I could use instead of the VR3.  Anyone have any experience or opinions about this setup?

I tend to listen to stuff like Alison Krauss, Mark Knopfler and other accoustic recordings.

Any advice would be appreciated.
allansumnall
randy-11
1,913 posts
 
the only thing might be if the Wadia's gain was digital and cut into the bit depth

I doubt that Wadia would do that tho (common in cheaper units)
tomcarr
1,543 posts
 
+1 @randy-11, digital gain will typically truncate bit depth at lower levels, likely the use of a preamp to attenuate gain will yield better details especially with the music the OP prefers.
allansumnall OP
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Thank guys,

I think I do recognize that even while just my little Adcom preamp is hooked up.

Another question, is there a a good online resource for picking interconnects. I have had a pair of audioquest XLRs for the straight CD and Amp setup. Wondering if Levinson or Wadia have suggestions for what they like to use.
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