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Replace my reciever acting as a pre with???

I recently purchased an Oddyssey Stratos amp and paired with a Yamaha RX-V2200 receiver serving as the pre. I've decided I can do without my center channel/suedo-surround system. For the short-term, I'm looking for an inexpensive pre-amp to replace the receiver duties until funds permit me to go with a tube pre. If I dump the receiver I loose the tuner feature, which the better half will frown upon. I've seen manufacturers like Adcom, Anthem, NAD, B&K, etc that have the tuner integrated with the pre-amp.

My question is, will I get significantly better sound stage and added warmth with one of these pre-amp/tuners than my current 2yr old Yamaha receiver? If so, what model would you recommend? Budget is around $300 used and I prefer a remote.

Thanx!
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In my opinion you could improve your sound quality in the manners you mentioned by upgrading to a better preamp. The question is how much do you have to spend to achieve the sound you desire.
Although I don't own a Channel Island Audio VPC-1 passive preamp, I have heard one and I feel it would be a great investment ($249) for you to make. I also think you would be very happy with the acoustic improvements. It should accomplish what you desire.
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