If I just use a DAC, do I need a Pre-amp?

It seems having a well executed volume control is one of the least appreciated and most important aspects of achieving high fidelity. Some of the top builders use massive multisection potentiometers withs shielding between the sections to achieve great sound. A preamp does far more than just "color" your sound w/r/t volume control - it preserves high fidelity.  In many cases you are leaving a lot of meat on the bone going straight from a streaming DAC (for instance) directly to an amp. 

Here's an opinion.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh27E7YKN9s

I agree with three_easy_payments..............

Oz

The Fisher 400CX 2 is a classic preamp if you want it as a vintage piece that’s one thing but if you’re wanting it simply for volume control you could do a lot better buying something newer or having the Fisher refurbished. Your players have volume control is there something in particular you feel that’s missing?

The fear of missing out.  This is a hobby, so if there is some sonic thing that a pre gives me that my music player on my PC or my digital player won't, I'd like to know.   

The Fisher is being refurbished.  I have 1st right of refusal.   I do not need volume control.  The Fiio M15 has a nice volume knob and my Audiovana player and both DACs have filters/mini EQs.  

So I think I am missing nothing.  Except I think the 400CX 2 is beautiful - but that is no reason enough to buy it.  

Clearly, I will need to hear it first, and that is tonight's plan.  Both DACs on the Fisher SA-100 (I have other Amps and don't use a pre-amp).