Originally Posted by Ian
In a minimal source system, do you think the 818 is significantly better than no preamp, i.e. direct source into DSP's from another dedicated Sooloos source such as MSxxx?
Good question. If minimal means no other sources than Sooloos then one could argue for MS600. However, upgraditis would hinder my listening pleasure and I'd have to put an 818 in regardless.

Rgds,
Nick