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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
dahodevil OP
20 posts
 

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. 

ghdprentice
7,046 posts
 

Congratulations. I think a good choice. Since the preamp is very much the center of the system, better this before any other changes. Tell us your impressions once broken in. 

dahodevil OP
20 posts
 

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. 

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