I don’t know.
What are your current sources?
Is the preamp/amp solution your last upgrade?
I have upgraded my system in stages and each step was a noticeable improvement.
I did the upgrades based on a goal and took advantage of sale items of demo equipment.
I upgraded from a purely analog system in several stages:
1. Bluesound Node 2i. Adding digital streaming to a purely analog system. 2. Added a preamp with a phono stage and DAC and used my integrated amp as an amplifier. 3. Then I bought a stand alone amp
4. Then I bought a new standalone DAC. 5. Then I upgraded the speakers
6. Then I upgraded the turntable
if I did it all at once - I would consider an integrated amp. There are many good ones available.
I don’t know if you listen to vinyl, CDs, streaming or a combination of sources.
Trust your ears and determine if your system is a journey or destination. And good luck
What are your current sources?
Is the preamp/amp solution your last upgrade?
I have upgraded my system in stages and each step was a noticeable improvement.
I did the upgrades based on a goal and took advantage of sale items of demo equipment.
I upgraded from a purely analog system in several stages:
1. Bluesound Node 2i. Adding digital streaming to a purely analog system. 2. Added a preamp with a phono stage and DAC and used my integrated amp as an amplifier. 3. Then I bought a stand alone amp
4. Then I bought a new standalone DAC. 5. Then I upgraded the speakers
6. Then I upgraded the turntable
if I did it all at once - I would consider an integrated amp. There are many good ones available.
I don’t know if you listen to vinyl, CDs, streaming or a combination of sources.
Trust your ears and determine if your system is a journey or destination. And good luck