EMM CDSA can be used without preamp?

I will be pleased if you can help me, I want to know if I can use one EMM Labs without pramp, this means connected directly to the amps. Thanks

newly09-07-2008 11:08am

kurt_tank Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,189 posts 09-07-2008 at 03:31pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Not really, as it has no built-in volume control. Therefore, you'll need some sort of preamp in order to control the volume.
alexsee Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 55 posts 09-07-2008 at 03:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete only the cdsd+dcc2 combo can be used w/out a preamp.
kgturner Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 664 posts 09-07-2008 at 03:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete you should NOT connect the CDSA directly to your amplifier. the CDSA has no volume control function and will likely drive your amp to clipping. you will have no control over the volume whatsoever. here is the manual for the CDSA: http://www.emmlabs.com/pdf/manuals/CDSA_Manual_1v0.pdf
metralla Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 945 posts 09-07-2008 at 05:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Sorry. Why can't I read properly? I somehow read this as "can I use it with a preamp". Duh! Obviously the coffee was not strong enough this morning. Anyway, other more observant posters have given the correct advice. Regards,
newly OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 35 posts 09-07-2008 at 06:29pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks to all, Metralla don´t worry.