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Almost embarrassed to ask, but...

I’m seriously considering a high(ish) end used pre amp as my next upgrade. Currently using Marantz AVP, and looking for the next step up in sq for 2 channel. I have an Oppo UDP205 for discs, but also use a lot of streaming music. The Oppo has the DAC, but I’d need to get the streaming music into it. From the Oppo I’d take analog out to the pre amp. I can use a tablet, but I’d prefer a stand alone unit plugged into the Oppo. Also, what is the best connection for digital output of the streamer to digital in on the Oppo?
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In almost all cases, coaxial is better than optical.
Just get a pro audio 75ohm mogami cable (or any pro audio brand) and you are good. check sweetwater.com

preamp is a touchy subject. At the top level systems, in most cases top preamp will best a volume-control DAC (even top level there are exemption like emm labs new offerings). But low to mid-tier, if the processor/dac make good emphasis on the volume control (keywords like discrete components, class-A high bias output stages...). Oppo UDP205 probably use digital vol control with op amp. It's not going to win award.
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