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Preamp/DAC Suggestions

I'm currently using a Rogue Sphinx v2 as a preamp with a Mytek Brooklyn amp. Looking for ideas for preamps. I primarily stream Tidal/Qobuz from a BlueSound using a Schiit Multibit DAC but also have my tv plugged into the DAC and use the Rogue for volume control. Speakers are Focal Aria 926s. Looking for something that will give me a really quiet background and more soundstage. Also open to upgrading DAC if that's where I'll get more bang for buck. Budget is under $5000 for DAC and preamp. Other option would be upgrading the integrated and selling Rogue and Mytek, but I like being able to switch around pieces to play with the sound. I'm open to tubes or solid state but really like a totally dark background. 

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gasnsteering
58 posts
 

I have a T&A Dac 200 but new it’s beyond you price range.  Probably not available used but the previous generationDac 8 might be.  

 

mrteeves
36 posts
 

Looks like all your sources are digital so why not get a Dac with source switching and variable output (volume control) to drive your power amp. There are many in your price range. The Dac essentially becomes the preamp.

soix
9,456 posts
 

I’d be all over this like a cheap suit if I were you...

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649880165-linear-tube-audio-microzotl-preamplifier-with-level-2-upgrade/

With the money left over and selling the Sphinx you can probably swing a Denafrips Pontus ll DAC.  These would both be huge upgrades and will take you in the direction you’re looking to go — quiet background with larger 3D soundstage.  That’s what I’d do FWIW.  Best of luck.

 

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