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gbj_tester
1. All my audio comes from the computer (streams or mp3)
2. My Cambridge C70 pre-amp needs some repairs
3. My DAC is just a cheap USB dongle
Given that, why not Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital? Seems like it should replace the dongle with a much better DAC and the C70 with a crackle free volume knob, all in a much smaller package. Anybody see any downside/alternative?

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Stevethecoffee in reply to @gbj_tester

Looks good that, the only thing I have found is that when I plugged my dac (with pre-amp) into the preamp in on my amplifier it didn't sound nearly as good as using it as a line-level source and turning off the preamp mode. No idea why, don't think that ought to be the case.

You'll enjoy streaming full MQA audio from Tidal if you're a subscriber.

Edit, you have a power amp not an integrated, you'll most likely be golden.

Edit again, this little combo is a bit of a bargain.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114117859612

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gbj_tester in reply to @Stevethecoffee

this little combo is a bit of a bargain

Not that much of a bargain when a new Modi3 + Magni3+ combo is $198 (about £230 with shipping and tax). If I were very tight for money, second hand schiit would be OK, but the Pro-Ject looks worth the extra on paper.
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gbj_tester in reply to @Stevethecoffee

you have a power amp

I have two 🙂

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