How much preamp will improve


I am thinking of adding a preamp to my system. Currently my HT set up include the following equipment:
Audio Refinement Pre2 dsp, Multi 5 amp
Cary 303/200, Nad 541
Harmonic Technology Pro9
Van den Hum d103 mkIII interconect
Spendor S8

I am using the processor as preamp and I have a strong suspicion that it is the limitting factor in my system.

Would my sytem be benefitted with either a dedicated tube or solid state preamp?
andy2

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Kr4: It's only a suspicion or a guess from my part. It usually sounds fine when I am using the Nad541. When I am using the Cary303, I feel like the 303 stresses the system a bit. And the only thing I can think of is my preamp stage is not up to the task.
I think you can have the best of two worlds by having a preamp with a HT bypass. It would be a bit cumbersome to operate but I don't mind (having no wife yet :-)).