theaudioninja

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NAD C658
What is a “milestone product”?  I too have been looking at the NAD C658, but have seen a lot of posts with issues regarding the sub out.   
New to the two channel world - Advice needed on preamp
Thank you for the info Dspr. I agree. Audio is so personal. I will start with obtaining more knowledge and move forward from there. Thank you everyone that responded. Glad to be joining the two channel world.  
New to the two channel world - Advice needed on preamp
F917025 - I listen to a mix of rock, blues, and classical.  I prefer warm to bright, but love to pick out individual instruments and follow them through the song.  With me being new to this, I know the parts and what they do, I just don’t know whi... 
New to the two channel world - Advice needed on preamp
Ghasley- yes, right now the Sony is working as my preamp and dac. I can manage the sub from the front panel. Would a device like a Cambridge 851N or a NAD C658 work for me?  They seem to be a preamp, dac, and network streamer wrapped in one.  
New to the two channel world - Advice needed on preamp
Thank you for the tips!dweller - The BAT you mention is $8K.  Is there a model that is closer to my budget that would serve me well?maple - looks interesting.  I’m going to order one off of eBay and see how that sounds.