I have a Schiit Freya+ and parasound p6 preamp now, but ready to upgrade, anybody compared these 5 preamps CF-080, Audio Research 5,6 se, Cary-05 and Backert Labs Rhumba Extreme v1.4, all 5 are used and close to the same price (ARC 6se much Higher). I prefer warm/color over Natural. I've never cared for streaming or Record players, so I only listen to CDs (Denon DVD-5910). My equipment now includes McIntosh MC462, Antique Sound Lab Hurricane DT, and Parasound JC1s. My speakers are Gershman Grande Avant.
Preamp or DAC
Hello all. My system consists of the following:
Coda 16 Amp, Coda 07x preamp, Holo May KTE Dac, Aurender N20, Legacy Audio Signature SE speakers and a pair of REL 812 subs. I am considering changing either the preamp or Dac. I would like to go with tubes. Would you think I would get more sq change in changing the preamp or Dac? I am thinking Dac but I wanted to hear your opinions. Considering ARC, new Don Sachs or Aric Audio in pres and Lampizator or other in DACs. So, would the preamp or DAC make a bigger difference? I will say I have a $12k to $15k budget.
Thanks