Is dedicated PreAmp with Oppo 105 needed?

Hello hitsofmisses,

     My suggestion is to talk to your wife, try to listen to music together and ask her for her opinions on the music and your system's overall sound quality. The goal being a hobby you both enjoy together, if you think that's possible.

Best wishes,
     Tim

Tim,

We’re pole apart. She does not enjoy either music or movies. In a year, she ‘might’ watch a movie or two & rarely listen to any music, even during long drives.

Whereas like my parents, I love singing. When I play a song, I get involved with the words & emotions & usually sing for hours to my heart’s content. 

When I was teen, my first job was to record audio cassettes from LPs & EPs. I worked on some of the best Amps, turntables, tape decks, etc. My manager admired how quickly I learnt the technique & could easily remember the entire lyrics, albums, location, etc. Their business grew 6-10 times (depending on the month) in a very short span. 

Anyways apologize if I digressed. The bottom line is, I know & can admire a good sound. However due to monetary & personal issues, I want to ensure I do it right the first time. 

Hello hitsofmisses,

     Understood and I wish you the best.

Tim

I’ve shortlisted Atma-Sphere MP1 so far. Now I just need to be patient to find a good deal to come by. 
Another alternative would be a VAC preamp & preferably with HT Bypass. 

Apologies for reviving this old thread, but I was very interested in the Krell S1200 mod that Auxinput suggested. Unfortunately the links to the pictures of the mod are no longer working. Any chance of posting these somewhere again? Thanks!