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Nak TA-4A upgrade path? amp or pre first?

Hi folks,

I've a second system built out with a pair of latter generation Audio Physic Spark 3s, technics deck with Denon 103R and an old Sony transport hooked to a W4S DAC-2, plus computer setup plugged into same.

Everything's currently running through a TA-4A. Wonderful integrated for cost, but I'm looking for an upgrade path. It's nice to have the FM and the phono stage, so I was thinking of first bringing in a new amp (like a CJ tube stereo) and running the Nak as a pre only, but I'm wondering if it would have more impact to get a new pre first, and use the Nak as pure amp. I will eventually need to update both. A new pre would need phono stage ideally. Budget for either is 1500-2500, and ideally I do one piece at a time.

Thoughts?
markwolgemuth

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spycarrussell
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Get in touch with Stephen at http://www.thuntek.net/~bk11/home.htm for a price on a full upgrade of a SR-4A.

You won't be able to match the sound quality/price ratio and you can't believe the magic this guy performs on these receivers (silver wiring and cap upgrades,etc).

And no, I don't have any financial relationship with this firm, but I believe that you would be well served to check him out. If you speak to Stephen directly, be prepared to be overwhelmed with tech-speak and enthusiasm.
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