Is there any benefit for adding a preamp for my current system set


I have a MHA 100 headphone integrated amp that is rated 50W 2x channel running to pair of Soliloquy 6.3 speakers..
I’m bi-passing the built in MHA DAC and connected amp to a PS audio direct steam Dac w/ bridge II.
To my ears, the system is satisfying.

My question, would adding a seperate pre-amp between the DAC and the AMP create better sound? I don’t necessarily need the extra pre-amp inputs for now, but would consider buying the pre-amp now if noticeably affected the fidelity. Thoughts, thank you.
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thanks cat_...., I've recently started using the MHA 100's 50w output for speakers and have been really impressed paired with super efficient tower speakers.  My original buying motivation for the MHA amp was headphones.   Very pleased with that application.

But using the MHA only for headphone sessions seems an awful waste of a 50W class A amp.  And of course, those dancing blue gauges undoubtedly make the music sounds better.  LOL~!   Thus, my motive for attempting match additional gear to the amp.  And continue to multi-purpose the MHA.

I've come to conclusion that if going to make improvments on the front end, I'll have to support with the right gear and designate the MHA as headphone use only.  Cannot bi-pass the volume in the MHA.