The preamp has been the single most important performance jump. A top DAC the second. Those changes allowed me to maximize performance of the rest of the system.
Best Stereo Upgrade Value
A question for you audiophiles...
What "upgrade/change" has singularly given you the biggest (not incremental) improvement to your stereo system? Upgraded amp, pre-amp, tubes, room correction unit, subs, connectors, cables, speakers, streamer, stylus, speaker placement, acoustic panels, etc.?