I just read that the Plinius 8150 can be used as a preamp, as it has pre-out connections, and that the Leben has an input for the preamp which allows it to be used as a power amplifier, bypassing the source selector, volume control, etc etc.
What if I were to use the Plinius 8150 as preamp to Leben?!? Would this lead to atrocity? I'm also asking b/c I heard Plinius has a pretty good phono stage, and it would be nice if I can hold off purchasing a dedicated phono stage for a while & purchase a decent turntable straightaway instead.
As always, your feedback is much appreciated!
P.S. - How IS the phono stage on the Plinius 8150, btw? 
I just read that the Plinius 8150 can be used as a preamp, as it has pre-out connections, and that the Leben has an input for the preamp which allows it to be used as a power amplifier, bypassing the source selector, volume control, etc etc.
What if I were to use the Plinius 8150 as preamp to Leben?!? Would this lead to atrocity? I'm also asking b/c I heard Plinius has a pretty good phono stage, and it would be nice if I can hold off purchasing a dedicated phono stage for a while & purchase a decent turntable straightaway instead.
As always, your feedback is much appreciated!
P.S. - How IS the phono stage on the Plinius 8150, btw?