Mossy, I also have a 4B3 Bryston. I’ve been searching for a compatible Tube Pre that matches without blowing my load on an ARC Ref 6. The pairing makes a ton of sense on paper. Following with great vim and vigor.
How Do Amps Affect Soundstage?
I'm not that technically strong on audio yet, so please refrain from mockery on this....
My DAC, premamp, and amp combo (all tube) throw a nice soundstage. If I substitute (at least some) solid state stereo amps, soundstage is constricted. If the amp is basically just increasing the signal that it is receiving from the preamp, I don't get how the size and shape of the presentation is altered materially from what the preamp is delivering. (I get that the signal could get distorted, etc.). How does the amp play such role? And do monoblocks enjoy any design advantage in maintaining the soundstage received? Thanks.