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[William S. Heck]

All of my inputs are line-level. What's the best way to run a system
without any preamplifier?

Thanks,
willie

[Bret Ludwig]

Run the system with no preamplifier.

Either the source outputs have a volume control, or your amp must, or
you must put one in between. A volume control pot or attenuator
combined with switching jacks, is called a "passive preamp".

On the other hand, a stereo amp with a volume control, is called a
"line stage integrated amp".

Putting the volume control on the source works best, if you have only
one source.