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Squeezebox 3 As A Preamp?

I am having the constant upgrade itch, however, I am on a budget and I am sticking with my Squeezebox 3 as a source. My question is, how can I upgrade my Squeezebox 3 sound the cheapest way possible? I have an old NAD 3155 integrated that I am impressed with, but it does not have a remote and it is not quite what I am looking for as far as sound goes. I was thinking about keeping the 3155 and using its strong 55 WPC amplifier section and buying a great, used preamp. I was also thinking about buying a great used amp and using the Squeezebox 3 as the preamp. Keep in mind that I do not want to buy a DAC at this time, that will come next. Power is not important to me, just the most lifelike sound possible with a budget in mind. I cannot have too much power, I live in a condo with grouchy neighbors.
regafan_1972

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regafan_1972 OP
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What I mean is, being that the Squeezebox 3 has in internal volume control/preamp built in, could I not use it as the preamp and just get a high quality amp? Or does it make more sense to still get a preamp and use my NAD 3155 integrated as just an amp? Keep in mind that I want to use what I have if possible (Squeezebox 3 and NAD 3155 integrated amp), and upgrade to either an amp OR preamp, not both, for the best possible sound on a budget.

I hope that makes more sense.
regafan_1972 OP
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Thanks for all your responses. I agree with R1_jazz's response, I came to the conclustion that it is too risky to run directly from the SB3 because of the glitches in the volume control, which would risk blowing the speakers with a high-powered amp. I am going to go with a pre-amp instead and play it safe.

Thanks everyone!
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