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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
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
devilboy
1,176 posts
 
Passive preamps don't have a gain stage. The only voltage driving the amp will come from the cd player or dac above the preamp. Make sure the input voltage sensitivity of the amp is less than or equal to the output voltage of the cdp or dac or else the amp won't play at full power. Impedance matching is equally important.
ddelisle911 OP
34 posts
 
Devilboy-
Would this apply to an integrated amp?
Plan was to go Media server->DAC->Integrated amp
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