I noticed you have a Rotel amp. I have a Rotel preamp that used to drive a Rotel RB1080 and I was very happy with it. Might want to consider the RC1070 pre. I have since upgraded the amp to a tube amp and I am now in the process of upgrading my pre to a much more expensive tubed pre, so don't take my moving away from the RC1070 as a bad sign. I think the RC1070 is a very good unit.
I have not heard the Maverick that Strateahed suggests, but sounds interesting.
The amp/preamp interaction should be quite important. You might want to check with the Rotel forum at HTGuide and see what people are using. Keep in mind many there are Rotel fundamentalists, though...
Good luck!
I have not heard the Maverick that Strateahed suggests, but sounds interesting.
The amp/preamp interaction should be quite important. You might want to check with the Rotel forum at HTGuide and see what people are using. Keep in mind many there are Rotel fundamentalists, though...
Good luck!