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Originally Posted by -E-
Unless there is a way to deactivate the Clearaudio active built-in pre, not really.
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Believe the Comcept Active can be used with an external phono-preamp by selecting the "Passive" position on RCA Output switch, for which that position was designed, according to the owner's manual.
So, the OP would be good with a PH6 or most any other external preamp he might wish (like a Cary VT-500).
From the owner's manual:
4) RCA OUTPUT
Depending on the settings below, the corresponding signal will exit through the RCA outputs.
-passive= Choose this setting for use with an external phono amplifier
within your Hi-Fi setup instead of the integrated phono amplifier.
The switch for Subsonic, Gain, Mode and the headphone output are
deactivated in this setting.
-variable= Choose this setting for the use of the integrated phono amplifier.
The signal through the RCA outputs can now be adjusted with the
Concept Activ volume control. The settings for Subsonic, Gain and
Mode have to be also chosen correctly. This setting is perfect for the
use of active speakers (without extra components).
-active= Choose this setting for the use of the integrated phono amplifier.
The signal will exit through the RCA outputs at full volume level. In
this setting, the switches for Subsonic, Gain and Mode have to be
set according to the installed phono cartridge. The volume control
of the concept active will affect the headphone output only. This
setting is perfect for use with a separate hifi amplifier.