Is an outboard pre amp really needed?

[CL400Peavey]

Originally Posted by BassmanPaul

If you are trying to drive a power amp you'll need some sort of a pre-amp to get the required voltage swing to drive the amp fully. This can be something as cheap as an ART tube MP unit.

+1

The MP would be an easy way to achieve this. For $30 its hard to go wrong.

[4stringsrenough]

No buy and amp that you like then you don't have to buy add ons later.

[Raymeous]

Do you need an outboard preamp? No not really.

As somebody already mentioned, owning your own DI will come in handing if you're out doing the club scene. This can work as a more affordable back up to your main amp instead of lugging around a second amp. Also, a DI/outboard preamp can save the day if things go horribly wrong at a gig.