Upgrade path

Yes the Dunlays are pretty nice. Not looking for a fat bottom end. Just looking to tie everything together.I will continue to look for a better pre amp... As more than likely there lies the key. Will a tube preamp soften the bottom end? Also any recommendations either tube or solid state for preamps? Would need a pre with two sets of main outputs so I can continue to bi amp.

Not opposed to replacing the Dunlavys. But most say I'd have to spend more than 4K to do better? I like the detail I get from the Theta just wish I had a little more bottom end. Again most say to get better bottom end I would lose some of the midrange unless I get into super high end amps. So there is my delima. Can I upgrade my speakers or amp using 4K as a budget or at this budget is my only option upgrading my preamp. I was looking at an older Mac amp the MC2500?

Thanks Soix, and unsound. One issue I do suffer from is that some tracks sounds mediocre in my system. others are a sonic bliss. My guess is that its the track/recording itself. Thought switching one of the 3 pieces out would give me more of a even tone across all my music. Also with the Dunlavy speakers Prior to getting the Dreadnaught amp I was running a set of Emotiva mono blocks 500watts while not the greatest of amps but they were good and controlled the bottom end of the Dunlavy's very well. I like the Dreadnaught a lot better. Night and day difference on Sonics and presentation, detail, and midrange. This is what gave me the thought that a higher wattage amp in the same league as the Dreadnaught or better would give me the total overall package??

Would love some bigger Dunlavy's but only have 4k to play with bigger Dunlavy's have been running 7k as of late..

I was kinda thinking the same. I have a line on a older Mac 2500 which has been rebuilt by Mcintosh and comes with a one year warranty. I know many don't care for Mac amps but it's in my price range and has a warranty. Grew up in a house with Mac gear all my younger years and will I have herd other big names do this or that better Mac has always been that middle of the road amp that I could listen to for hours at a time.. Will have to look up Sanders amps as I'm not familiar with them.

tomcy6 you believe that 200watts is enough juice for the Dunlavy's?

Tomcy6, that's crazy I just spoke with Theta this afternoon. They said the exact same thing! The only recommendation they gave was to go with a set of mono block amps which would give more current. Of course they recommend Enterprise and Citidel monos. Said I should stay away from tubes as they would be mushy with the Dunlavy speaker said? Said Mac amps would be nice however a different sound. Also said while Krell would grip the bottom end I would lose a lot of midrange magic. One thing I've learned is the Theta takes a long time to warm up and now I keep in stand by mode. And must say the amp sounds great to me! May just look at a better preamp but I need one with 2 sets of main outputs so I can continue to bi amp with the Theta(which is the main reason I thought of replacing the Theta)

Any thoughts on Mcintosh MC2500? Got a line on one that's been completely rebuilt

Unsound what SS Amps do you like. I've had several other good SS amps in my rig. But here in central Ohio whenever they need serviced it's always we don't/are not a licensed repair facility...which gets old after a few years!! I grew up listening to Mcintosh as a child hearing my Fathers rig. As I recall his Mcintosh Amps were always laid back and musical and we would listen to his ring for hrs. On end with no fatigue.. What about Mac amps do t you like??