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To Preamp Or Not To Preamp Vac 30/30 MkII

Hello everyone. My current system consists of Vac 30/30 MkII, Wadia 860x and Audio Physics Virgoes. I am developing an itch to upgrade by adding a preamp in the 2-5 K range used and possibly upgrading Vac to Mk III se status at VAC for $2400. Please help me decide which will have a more profound improvement and if you have a similar system what brand of preamp, interconnect and speaker cable synergy you have found to work best. I listen to mostly jazz, male and female vocals and some rock. Yhanks for your input.
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I have often been challenged with the same question. I have and love the VAC 70/70 but that isn't relevant to your question. IMO, it ultimately depends on your input source (and how many) , but I lean towards having one than not. A preamp removes the raw sound, provides coherence and helps with the imaging I have found. My input source is Sonos and I have tried with/without a pre and always go back to the pre. It's easier on the ears and simply brings everything together. My pre is a First Sound tube pre and whereas not all preamps are the same, I would still prefer one in my system for the reasons I mentioned.

Goodluck
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I have often been challenged with the same question. I have and love the VAC 70/70 but that isn't relevant to your question. IMO, it ultimately depends on your input source (and how many) , but I lean towards having one than not. A preamp removes the raw sound, provides coherence and helps with the imaging I have found. My input source is Sonos and I have tried with/without a pre and always go back to the pre. It's easier on the ears and simply brings everything together. My pre is a First Sound tube pre and whereas not all preamps are the same, I would still prefer one in my system for the reasons I mentioned.

Goodluck
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