Full function pre-amp or volume control box?

[F575M]

Chaps,

I am putting together a new, or call it upgraded, 2-channel audio system. In my previous systems I always had full function pre-amps.

My current system comprises a tube power amp and a CD player linked to an inexpensive Schiit Sys volume control with a 2-input switch. Now I want to add my turntable. To do that I need a tube MM/MC phono stage.

My question is, will I be better off sonically with this configuration or just eliminate the Schiit and purchase a full function preamp? I use only two sources, that's it, I do not need balance or tape features.

I already have an excellent tube phono stage in mind.

Cheers,

 

[joeinid]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Jack]

Welcome. You can try it with the Sys only in between the phono stage and the amp but think you will need a phono stage with quite a lot of gain and in the end having to give in and add a preamp. Your CD player is putting out 2+ volts and even a high gain phono stage will not approach that.

 

[F575M]

Thanks, got it. Full function will be!!!