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Just starting out

Needing advice on digital sources:
I am new to this world of high-audio; I have been reading on the subject matter over the last 8 weeks. To be honest is really has captivated a lot of my attention.
I recently ordered the SA 710i along with Transmission Audio speakers. I have gone back and forth on the musical source options. I am leaning towards digital. I own -0- CD's.
Why not just invest in a high-end DAC with a great music server and download high rez music? I do not see the benefit of the CD transport option. Is there something I am not getting?

Thanks...
ddelisle911
mlapenta
107 posts
 
what is issue with active pre-amp? thanks
audioengr
3,282 posts
 
Active preamps all add noise, distortion and compression. The only good thing is they usually have stronger drive than a DAC. Just get the right DAC with strong drive and use a transformer linestage.

Once you have a low-jitter source, you will easily hear what an active preamp does to this source. Many times, the gains in tranparency and detail from low-jitter are lost if you use an active preamp.
devilboy
1,176 posts
 
Audioengr: May I ask why you believe a transformer based preamp is better than a resistor based preamp?
kzhtoo
222 posts
 
What is the difference between active and passive pre-amp?
ddelisle911 OP
34 posts
 
I have a Sim Audio 700i integrated amp.
No plans to change. What is the ideal setup for best SQ?

Thanks
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