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Pass Labs XA30.8
I have speaker spike feets from Herbie. They made noticeable improvement over the stock penny feets. I suppose Isoacoustics feets are better... but more money too.I use an Ikea TV furniture for now, why would amp blocks make any difference, does s... 
Simaudio 390 Network Streamer | DAC | Preamp
Sure, but good one box solution take lot of guess work out of it and don't need to buy additional cables.  
Pass Labs XA30.8
Elizabeth, that's an interesting point you mentioned about AC receptacles. My dealer has been telling me that I should replace my $1 receptacles with Audioquest Edison. Perhaps I should change that first and see what differences it makes to my sys... 
Pass Labs XA30.8
audiotroy2, Thanks for the suggestion. I have considered tube, and I owned lower end hybrid tube integrated amplifier previously. With my listening lifestyle, I think SS suits better. This is why I am considering the Pass amp because I read that i... 
Pass Labs XA30.8
Thanks Dpac996. Your response is certainly is encouraging and i am almost ready to pull the trigger.  
Is there any Streamer/DAC/Preamp good enough to replace a dedicated standalone preamp?
Simaudio moon 390.  
Simaudio 390 Network Streamer | DAC | Preamp
I owned the 390 for two month. It really is a fantastic kit. I am using it as all-in-one solution. So 390 and Bryston 4B3. That’s it. I had Chord Hugo 2 before and 390 is a better sounding DAC / preamp in my system. For 2 channel, I use the Mind 2...