Hi Peter. Attention to the pairing of any components always matters. You just can't get around it. Once you research the specifications of amps, preamps, output and input impedance etc. there are no guarantees for success. The sound may be satisfying or may not be. It's more than just specs. My advice is to try and hear other audio systems, whether at dealers or other homes, and when you find a sound you like, try to replicate the components in that system. Or, buy components from the same line of a particular manufacturer (if you like the sound) of that manufacturer. That is a at least a guarantee for synergy.
When putting together a system, speakers come first, then find an amp that matches your speakers. Match your preamp to the amp, then sources to preamp. I learned this over time by reading in forums like this one.
When putting together a system, speakers come first, then find an amp that matches your speakers. Match your preamp to the amp, then sources to preamp. I learned this over time by reading in forums like this one.