To pre or not to pre

My biggest issue with the Mytek was it would respond to a static discharge by going full volume.

But I liked using it directly compared to some, not to others.

The Mytek Brooklyn was more transparent than run through a Parasound P7. Slightly so.

With my new Luxman set up, I can't tell a difference and prefer the convenience of the integrated's source selection.

So absolutely required, no.  Maybe a safety issue though! ;-)

I haven’t experienced the static issue.  Thx for the heads up. 

Integrated DAC direct to amp is superior, except when it isn't. 

marcosb OP
 Do I need a preamp?

If!!! you love the sound of your Mytek and have enough volume from it, why color it, reduce the transparency/dynamics with a preamp?
Cheers George

I would always use a preamp.  The sonic impact (good and bad) across volume controls alone is seriously under-accounted for by many.  Assuming you get better sound by removing a box from your chain is naïve and overly simplistic.