The preamp is really important. It will set the central sound quality. It is important to get it right. Mac vs Rogue is different. Mac is not detailed enough for me and Rogue not musical enough. I would recommend auditioning an all Mac, Rogue, and Audio Research system and see which sound family you like most. I personally prefer Audio Research or Conrad Johnson. Both of these companies really shine in preamps with great detail, natural, well balanced, and musical sound.
Help me find a pre-amp
Hello everyone. I’ve done loads of searches & reading of threads on here. I need to find a pre amp & make a final decision on amp to upgrade my sound. Source will be purely digital (Qobuz) streamed from Aurender A200 (my two channels are also used for TV). Synergistic research cables. For power amp I’m down to Rogue DragoN or a McIntosh 612. Speakers are Chapman T-7. I want the shityy recordings of 70s & 80s rock to come to life & fill the room(Rush, Van Halen etc)
The budget I have in mind for a pre is <$5k.
From all I’ve read here The Modwright L100 seems to be highly recommended, but I have not heard it.
Thanks for your opinions!