Eq to pre amp


Hello

What's the best way to connect eq to preamp and power amp. The way I am familiar with is as follows

1. Preamp out to eq in
2. Eq out to power amp in

Option 2

1. Preamp out to eq in
2. Eq out to preamp in
3. Preamp out to power amp in

Please advise best option 
rohanraman
I also happen to have a phono preamp PS audio. Does the PS audio out connect to my esoteric c03 (preamp) inputs ?
 
If your phono stage comes with both xlr and rca outputs, you can connect the rca output to mc700 analog input for EQing, connect xlr output to your esoteric c03 balanced input if EQ is not in use.