I just went though the same thing trying to decide if I wanted a SACD player or a new redbook for my 2 channel cj system. In the end I could not hear a significant difference between a really good example of each on a system that was in the 50K+ range. I kept feeling guilty that SACD did not grab me. I decided to just get the redbook (since my current player died) and enjoy the music.. Be glad your current cdp still sound good to you.. proves you made a good choice originally. Maybe the new preamp is worth a try.. but don't feel bad if you still like the old one.. I think the speaker you have will expose any significant improvement. With all that said new toys are always fun even if the old ones are not bad...
Is my hearing bad?
I brought home a Bel Canto Dac2.0 to a/b against my $200 AMC cdp. I can't hear any diferences whatsoever. Soundstage, depth or imaging. Is it my ears or is the AMC better than I originally thought? I had both in the stereo direct mode through the B&K.
My system
B&K Ref 30
BAT VK-200
B&W Signature 805's
My system
B&K Ref 30
BAT VK-200
B&W Signature 805's