I would agree with Reubent and go direct to your amp. I would also say that an excellent Preamp can make bright sounding and less then desirable software sound a lot better.
More pre-amp help....? Feeling lost
Okay, so again I have the Stratos amp on the way with the Magnepan 1.6/QRs and I need a pre-amp. I'm trying to refine what I need/want and how much to spend on a starter pre-amp.
So here's what I'd like....Tube OR SS pre(I'll take SS, but tube might be better...maybe. I'd prefer to buy a new unit and I'd like a remote. BUT, I have an Oppo player that does volume (all I really want the remote for), so unless that's inherently hurtful to the signal quality, I can get a pre-amp with no remote.
So.....for 500-1000 dollars, what are my best options NEW? And while I'm asking for the moon, how about a nice looking unit as well!? The Vincent Audio SA-31 Hybrid looks interesting for example.
Cheers...thanks for all the great advice so far...
Robert
So here's what I'd like....Tube OR SS pre(I'll take SS, but tube might be better...maybe. I'd prefer to buy a new unit and I'd like a remote. BUT, I have an Oppo player that does volume (all I really want the remote for), so unless that's inherently hurtful to the signal quality, I can get a pre-amp with no remote.
So.....for 500-1000 dollars, what are my best options NEW? And while I'm asking for the moon, how about a nice looking unit as well!? The Vincent Audio SA-31 Hybrid looks interesting for example.
Cheers...thanks for all the great advice so far...
Robert