Integrated Amp and adding a Pre Amp

[Mingus]

I have a Technics SA-700 powering 77’ Klipsch Heresy’s and being sourced by a Technics SL-Q3 and a Wiim Ultra. Someone I know is offering me a McIntosh C24 at a decent price. I’d love to add it to my lineup but the question is, is it pointless? Meaning redundant. What benefits will there be? And if I do add it, what are the best ways to add it in with the sources? There is a pre out on the Technics Amp. Thanks for any input.

 

[Vincent Kars]

There is a pre out on the Technics Amp

That is to drive a power amp.
Adding a pre-amp to a integrated amp is simply adding a pre-amp to a pre-amp + power amp. That is equivalent to adding more distortion and noise.

 

[pjug]

Looks like you could replace the Technics pre section with the C24. Or you could cascade the two preamps if you want to be able to use a myriad of sources. But if you don't already know why you would want to add it then there is probably no good reason.

 

[Zek]

I’d love to add it to my lineup but the question is, is it pointless?

This is possible because the Technics has the ability to be used separately as a pre-amp and power amp.
The McInrosh can be connected to the main in input of the amplifier and so only the output stage of the amplifier is used.