Let’s start at the beginning:
For digital playback-> Streamer -> DAC -> Preamp ->amp-> speakers
For analog playback-> turntable-> phono stage -> Preamp-> amp -> speakers
The preamp connects the two sources… it is a switch box in addition to adding volume control and crafting the sound you will hear (why tubes are a really good choice here).
You can get a preamp that has a Phonostage in it for analog playback.
You can get a Streamer with a DAC.
For that mater you can get all sorts of combo functions. But for folks interested in good sound, they are generally separate boxes.
Also a good separate streamer is as important as is a good turntable. PCs can do the job, but not well once the rest of your components get better.
To build a good system, the best way to get there is to purchase as high a level component as you can afford. Using two inexpensive components seldom furthers your system. Trading up, it usually means getting rid of the old thing. So, perhaps you can trad in the Parasound for a phonostage.
A good Phonostage is costly but worth the investment. I have never heard a good one for less than a couple thousand. So, think buying used.
For digital playback-> Streamer -> DAC -> Preamp ->amp-> speakers
For analog playback-> turntable-> phono stage -> Preamp-> amp -> speakers
The preamp connects the two sources… it is a switch box in addition to adding volume control and crafting the sound you will hear (why tubes are a really good choice here).
You can get a preamp that has a Phonostage in it for analog playback.
You can get a Streamer with a DAC.
For that mater you can get all sorts of combo functions. But for folks interested in good sound, they are generally separate boxes.
Also a good separate streamer is as important as is a good turntable. PCs can do the job, but not well once the rest of your components get better.
To build a good system, the best way to get there is to purchase as high a level component as you can afford. Using two inexpensive components seldom furthers your system. Trading up, it usually means getting rid of the old thing. So, perhaps you can trad in the Parasound for a phonostage.
A good Phonostage is costly but worth the investment. I have never heard a good one for less than a couple thousand. So, think buying used.