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Schiit Audio Vali 2 as a preamp

Hi, I recently purchased a Schiit Audio Vali 2 as a headphone amp but was wondering if anyone use it as a preamp? Does it have enough gain to drive my BK ST2140 amp with the Vandersteen 2ci? I know it has the capability to use that way but just curious if anyone has experience. Thanks 

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mesch
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I was using my ST-140 with B&K pro 10 MC pre. I lived with those components for 25 years. 

mlsstl
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I have the Vali 2++, Lyr 3 and Asgard 3 in my collection. All work fine as preamps as long as you don't need to select from multiple input sources.

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highend64 OP
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@mlsstl The only source I be using is lossless files from my Thinkpad laptop. 

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