Pre amp recommendations


My current setup 

Gr Research NX studios with 2 subs  

PS Audio M700’s amps

Denefrips Pontus dac

Bluesound Node. Streamer
Anthem AVM 60 surround processor 

i have good cables and XLR where possible  

So, I’ve been upgrading recently and I have to keep my AV system integrated with my 2 channel system. I am very satisfied with my system now but I keep wanting to improve it. 
I believe my Anthem is the weak link here. 
I’m looking to install a dedicated 2 channel pre amp with theater bypass. I’ve been looking at Musical Fidelity M6s, PS Audio Gain Cell, and Parasound P5 or P6. 
Would this be a worthy addition?

I have a Parasound 2100 pre laying around but I feel it wouldn’t be an improvement over the Anthem AVM 60 processor. 
 

 

dahodevil

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Ok,  I ordered a BHK pre and waiting for it’s arrival. 
I want to thank everyone for their input.
 I realized I should have upgraded my streamer first but the deal I got on the pre I couldn’t pass up. The streamer is next and will be another discussion. 
I seriously considered everyone’s input. It helped me make this decision. 
I’ll give a follow up post on my results. 

Thank y’all so much. This is great information. Looks like a new pre and streamer on my radar. Any more suggestions welcome. 

 Were you using the internal dac on the node?  I’m using the Denefrips Pontus dac and that’s what started me wanting to upgrade more. Much more natural sound. 
Do you think I should still upgrade the node even though I’m using the Pontus dac?

Thank you all again for your help. I will update with possible streamer and pre amp considerations.

y’all gonna make me spend that money. 

Any thoughts on eversolo dmp a 6 master addition? I’d be using it as a streamer only. Wish they made one without a dac. 
Interface and sound quality reviews seemed good

Update. 
After a few weeks of listening with the BHK, here are my thoughts. 
First,  the Anthem AVM 60 is no slouch. It has a big soundstage and lots of detail. 
I was totally satisfied with the setup. But….. I got the itch!

The BHK is more musical and precise. Dead quiet background. Soundstage is not larger than the Anthem but much more defined with pinpoint placement. 
Overall, I feel the music is more real. Voices are so real and set in center stage like the artist is in the room. 
Bottom line,  The BHK will be with me for a long, long time.