SQ - AV processor preouts vs. stereo linestage preamp


When using a network player with DAC, Is there much of a diff between connecting the player to a stereo preamp vs preouts in an AV processor?  Lets assume high end components involved.
jumia
wish i never learned about stereo pre’s - ignorance is bliss.
But crappy sound isn’t.
+1
What is the logic to go:

Network player-->DAC-->AVR-->Pre-amp?

The AVR is completely redundant in this situation.
U Dont need avr if using a preamp.

u missing the point,  use of nice av processor pre out vs a stereo preamp.