Thanks so much, each of you, for responding. It really helps and is much appreciated.
Almarg, I just wanted to see if anyone has bypassed their preamp stage in a tube integrated with the DAC1; wondered if it performed better than one's integrated pre. Also, duh on my part; I wrote the transport part wrong (but I appreciate the correction). As for your clarifying paragraph regarding comparison purposes, that was really very helpful. I just couldn't logistically figure how this would be connected. However, I do see what you're saying, and I certainly do not wish to introduce interference of any kind. I've read people using it as a preamp with good results; but as a DAC, it's been well-received, too. I guess I wanted to hear if people had any comparisons between the two configurations secondarily, but the "how-to" first and foremost.
So with that, maybe it's just simplest (cable-wise — both sheer number-wise used in conjunction with different types) to use it as a DAC, and choose a good digital (as my CD player is a Cambridge Audio 740C) cable as Sonofnorway has illustrated. I have several types of cables, but use AP Solo Crystal Ovals throughout. So, maybe an AP Digital Oval cable would work well (this is where brands would be welcome from anyone).
Sonofnorway...we'll talk offline (sent you an e-mail).
Thanks again everyone!
Almarg, I just wanted to see if anyone has bypassed their preamp stage in a tube integrated with the DAC1; wondered if it performed better than one's integrated pre. Also, duh on my part; I wrote the transport part wrong (but I appreciate the correction). As for your clarifying paragraph regarding comparison purposes, that was really very helpful. I just couldn't logistically figure how this would be connected. However, I do see what you're saying, and I certainly do not wish to introduce interference of any kind. I've read people using it as a preamp with good results; but as a DAC, it's been well-received, too. I guess I wanted to hear if people had any comparisons between the two configurations secondarily, but the "how-to" first and foremost.
So with that, maybe it's just simplest (cable-wise — both sheer number-wise used in conjunction with different types) to use it as a DAC, and choose a good digital (as my CD player is a Cambridge Audio 740C) cable as Sonofnorway has illustrated. I have several types of cables, but use AP Solo Crystal Ovals throughout. So, maybe an AP Digital Oval cable would work well (this is where brands would be welcome from anyone).
Sonofnorway...we'll talk offline (sent you an e-mail).
Thanks again everyone!
