Preamp recommendations for my system please

You might find the S.A.Laboratory Thunderbird interesting for that set of criteria and budget. Extremely high quality. Finished in your choice of actual Ferrari paint!

Heads up that I'm a S.A.Lab dealer.

Ditch everything but 1 DAC, signup for Roon and Qobuz. Done. Welcome to 2021.

Not very enlightened. I already have both ROON and Qobuz. Along with on air FM access to one of the best radio stations in the world on an incredible tuner. This station plays mostly music that I have never heard before (and I know music). My classic SACD player, that was modified 20 years ago, stil sounds like a million bucks on things like my SACD of DSOTM. Not going to get that musical experience with Qobuz or Tidal. Considerd yourself a little enlightened.

To everyone who has made suggestions or constructive comments, thank you.  I aapreciate your time and effort.

@Soix

Some time ago, I bought a smoker before I knew what aspects were important to me, or how to use it. A few years later, I was a national champion.  Some of us learn by doing.  Oh, and now I use that knowledge to help others, many that don’t know why they want in a new pit.

I read way more than I post, because I want to learn. I find this forum can be very helpful. I’ve also logged a ton of miles and hours, listening and auditioning. I’ve read many of your helpful posts.  Today you decided to chastise me for being honest.  That’s okay, I’m a big boy.  Next time though, if you have nothing constructive to add, keep scrolling. There are many other positive, helpful people here on Audiogon.

I'm not a big AR fan. I would get a top of the line Conrad-Johnson or Cary preamp.

@kcpellethead ,

That is a nice list of contender preamplifiers you have. With your generous budget I would suggest consideration of a used Atma-sphere MP-1 preamplifier. It is a splendid unit.

Charles