It's not zero. Depends on the size of the output caps on your preamp and the impedance of the SS amp. This is one area where Stereophile's measurements are pretty useful. If you can find your pre, they have a chart showing how it's response changes with impedance.
With that combination, you may want to try an Asynchronous Sample Rate Converter, or ASRC between the CD and DAC, or Apple TV and DAC. Wyred4Sound Remedy is one, ifi Makes another and in the pro market Mytek's ASRC is superb. It may help you hear how good jitter reduction has gotten.
But, honestly, if you are getting back in, start with room acoustics. It changes everything, and is the part you won't change no matter how many speakers and amps you go through. Contact GIK Acoustics and send them pics of your room. They'll set you up inexpensively.
Best,
Erik
With that combination, you may want to try an Asynchronous Sample Rate Converter, or ASRC between the CD and DAC, or Apple TV and DAC. Wyred4Sound Remedy is one, ifi Makes another and in the pro market Mytek's ASRC is superb. It may help you hear how good jitter reduction has gotten.
But, honestly, if you are getting back in, start with room acoustics. It changes everything, and is the part you won't change no matter how many speakers and amps you go through. Contact GIK Acoustics and send them pics of your room. They'll set you up inexpensively.
Best,
Erik