I respectfully disagree that the preamp is responsible for "Everything else, soundstage, imagine, refinement, detail . .. " I just swapped between my Plinius SA 100 Mk III and my Theta Digital Dreadnaught because the Plinius is going to the spa for an upgrade, and there was a distinct difference in soundstage (both width and depth) tightness of the bass and, to a lesser extent, detail, between what I consider to be two excellent amps. So, while the importance of a preamp cannot be minimized, it is but one component of several that together give a "sound" that you like.
How much do I have to spend?
Hello all.
i have just purchased a pair of Tannoy XT6F speakers. I'm using an older solid state Rotel power amp. How much will I need to spend for a new power amp that will make a difference? Depth, imaging, soundstage, low end, high end. You know. All the good stuff. I want to stick with solid state. I have an Audible Illusions pre to pair it with. Thanks in advance and happy new year!
Ben
i have just purchased a pair of Tannoy XT6F speakers. I'm using an older solid state Rotel power amp. How much will I need to spend for a new power amp that will make a difference? Depth, imaging, soundstage, low end, high end. You know. All the good stuff. I want to stick with solid state. I have an Audible Illusions pre to pair it with. Thanks in advance and happy new year!
Ben