mglik, you can not tell without measuring. Some of us from experience can get a decent idea by listening but still measuring is the best. Now, since you are planning on getting a new preamp you might look at three units. DEQX, Anthem STR and Trinnov Amethyst. All three measure the environment one speaker at a time and will show you response curves. All three will calculate filters to make your frequency response flat then you can superimpose any equalization you like. All three have digital bass management so you can add subwoofers any time you want and integrate then in the best way possible. All three have four channels of very high quality DAC so you do not need an out board DAC. The Trinnov has a phono amp built in. You will still need some room treatment but much less and you won't be guessing. Nobody will be trying to sell you as much stuff as they can shove into your room and you will wind up with much better sound, imaging and bass. I personally like the Trinnov best but it is by far the most expensive. It is a toss up between the DEQX and the Anthem unit.
If you are a plug and play guy and do not want to put any effort into this initially these three are not for you. If you love playing with your system these are a lot of fun and way more effective than any other tweak you can buy. You won't need any:) If you decide to go this way and need assistance feel free to ask.
If you are a plug and play guy and do not want to put any effort into this initially these three are not for you. If you love playing with your system these are a lot of fun and way more effective than any other tweak you can buy. You won't need any:) If you decide to go this way and need assistance feel free to ask.