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PS Audio M700's with which preamp?

Putting this out there for some feedback-
i recently upgraded my outlaw system- an older RR2250 receiver with Outlaw M200 mono blocks driving Focal chorus series 836V speakers.
i have an mid-entry Pro-ject turntable upgraded with a Dynavector 10x5. For digital, I have a Marantz network audio player- NA8005.  I have never been thrilled with the sound staging.  So I replaced the outlaw mono blocks with PS Audio M700's.
It's better, but not great.  
Heres the Q: would replacing the outlaw receiver as preamp (to what?) would make BIGGEST improvement to sound stage and imaging.
should I just go with the PS Audio Gain Cell?
thoughts? Is there a clever pre-amp selection (under $3K) that would add some magic?
thanks!

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tweak1
3,659 posts
 
I had the Stellar GC at the same time as the M700s. The preamp lacked body and soul.


Do not stack the amps. Power cords make a huge difference. WireWorld Electra 7s are excellent and reasonably priced. Now using them throughout

hth
mizike
107 posts
 
I ran the M700s with an Aethetix Calypso with fantastic results. I just last week went back to my Modwright integrated for a change of pace, still has great tone and response but sound stage has shrunk, I will be moving back soon.
trevanian
23 posts
 
Did you keep the m700s.  Curious as I have the outlaw mono and was looking at upgrading ps audio or parasound.  I'm expecting a big difference but it doesn't sound like it is?  

Thanks
cytocycle
1,043 posts
 
Remember that Class D digital amps require a prolonged break in.  Expect 200-300hrs on those amps before they start to open up. 
You haven't mentioned what cabling you are using? 
Honestly positioning your speakers could also change everything. 
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