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I have restored a Marantz PM94 and have recently purchased a pair of Von Schweikert VR4.5 speakers, am using Apple Music through my iPhone. What would be recommended to improve the sounds? Also have a restored Sansui 9090DB with stacked Advent speakers. Just read on the forum about the value of preamps and wondering if I should be looking at a tube preamp to add to my systems? Am retired so not looking to spend big bucks. Thanks in advance for suggestions.

daveoman
daveoman OP
2 posts
 

Budget $1-2,000 am ok with used if reviews show it worthwhile. 

wolf_garcia
6,711 posts
 

Schiit Freya + (I use the original version) and maybe a Bifrost 2/64...both sound first class and are somewhat "el-cheapo a mundo."

dougthebiker
216 posts
 

You’re where I was 6 years ago, great speakers, crappy front end.  Buy a used Innuos Zen Mk3 and a decent DAC like a used Schiit Yggy.  They’ll make you happy!

mesch
3,514 posts
 

As mentions by others herein, $2000 would make for a great improvement over use of a iphone with a purchase of a streamer/DAC. You will get a greater return on your investment in the amp and speakers.

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curiousjim
4,790 posts
 

If you can expand your price range a bit, an open box Bluesound Node N130 and a new or used Denifrips Aries 2 will make a huge improvement. You might also think about getting rid of Apple Music and going with Qobuz, Amazon Music HD or Tidal.

All the best.

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