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Amp or phono pre + pre for better sound?

Ok, I am trying to decide whether to get the Accuphase A-65 amp first or the C-2420 pre + C-27 first from my dealer. I can't afford all 3 units at once. Which unit would make the most positive difference in sound?

Currently I am using the Bryston amp (4BSST) and Bryston preamp (BP6P)

I know this is a compromise, but it's the best i can do...

JBL S4700 speakers.

My system is displayed here in that part of the forum under "Done for Now."

Thanks for your time and help!
dave_72

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dave_72 OP
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Ok, cool, thanks for the response, Mechans. I'll make a note of it. The amp by itself is cheaper than the pre + phono pre together. The Bryston preamp has a built in phono stage, so if I get the amp first, I can keep using it in the system. It might degrade the sound, do you think so? I am more into analog. Anyway, I have a middle of the road cd player; the Onkyo DX-7555. Sounds pretty good, especially at the price (I paid $600 7years ago.)
dave_72 OP
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Ok, thanks Syntax. Why is that?
dave_72 OP
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Syntax: Thanks for the detailed explanation. Much appreciated. I'll make a note of what you said and go from there.

Rlwainright: Ok, thanks. Yes, I am buying the outboard phono stage with the preamp, the C-27.

Anyway, I will take all of this into consideration and make my move accordingly. Thanks for all of the help so far. If you have anything to add, please do so.
dave_72 OP
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Ok, thanks to you too. Just to let all of you know, the pre + phono package is approx. $3k more than the amp alone. Which is one of the reasons why I'm leaning towards getting the amp.
dave_72 OP
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It looks like I'm getting the phono preamp first. I'll keep all of you posted...thanks again. Any more comments are welcome.
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