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Preamp/DAC Suggestions

I'm currently using a Rogue Sphinx v2 as a preamp with a Mytek Brooklyn amp. Looking for ideas for preamps. I primarily stream Tidal/Qobuz from a BlueSound using a Schiit Multibit DAC but also have my tv plugged into the DAC and use the Rogue for volume control. Speakers are Focal Aria 926s. Looking for something that will give me a really quiet background and more soundstage. Also open to upgrading DAC if that's where I'll get more bang for buck. Budget is under $5000 for DAC and preamp. Other option would be upgrading the integrated and selling Rogue and Mytek, but I like being able to switch around pieces to play with the sound. I'm open to tubes or solid state but really like a totally dark background. 

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The few times I connected a DAC direct to an amp it was definitely not a good match on my system.   I immediately put a pre back in.  Then last year I bought a really good preamp and it brought my system to the next level.  Amazing upgrade to my entire system.    I’m sure there are a few preamps in that price range that are pretty good. Especially if you buy a used one.  I bought a leftover demo.  It was actually like new for $3500.   It was a $7500 preamp new. Could have never bought that new, that was even a stretch.  Worth every penny

 Buy the best preamp you can with your money, it is the heart of a good system 

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