Amp vs Preamp which is more important?


I am considering changing my amp/preamp combination and as I think about budget, I am wondering if one of these components should get more focus. My other question is if these components, even separates can never be considered in isolation but are always part of a pair working together.

I thought there must be a thread on this, but I couldn't find it. Feel free to respond with it here and I will shut this thread down.

Thanks!

saulh

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Fair point, I mostly listen to analog jazz, blues and classic folk rock and r&b.

Current setup:

  • pre  ARC sp-16L
  • power Art Audio PX-25
  • phono stage Icon Audio PS1 MkII
  • TT - Luxman PD-444
  • CD - Ayre Audio CX-5

@curiousjim maybe 5 or 6k. I am leaning toward an ARC 5se, not the latest/greatest, but I imagine a significant step up from the sp16.