Rich, 1st thank you for the detailed reply. Regarding the preamp, I just assumed a dedicated preamp was better than an integrated one. Or maybe what your and mesch are saying is, it may be "better" but use that money for something that will give me more of a roi, as you mentioned speaker cables.
Based on your speaker recommendations should I assume you don't like the Tektons? Or just that you never heard them? Does my room size or music that I prefer influence any of your speaker recommendations?
I'm excited you and mesch recommended the outlaw. It doesn't have the cool effect as separates but does do a lot.
I know the question is off topic, however, If I don't get the preamp should I take that 500 and invest in a DAC/Streaming device? My goal is to add Roon and Tidal and be able to listen to MQA files. Thanks Again.
Based on your speaker recommendations should I assume you don't like the Tektons? Or just that you never heard them? Does my room size or music that I prefer influence any of your speaker recommendations?
I'm excited you and mesch recommended the outlaw. It doesn't have the cool effect as separates but does do a lot.
I know the question is off topic, however, If I don't get the preamp should I take that 500 and invest in a DAC/Streaming device? My goal is to add Roon and Tidal and be able to listen to MQA files. Thanks Again.