A good preamp can make a huge difference in the sound. Since you are buying from a dealer, I would audition the preamp and see if you hear a significant upgrade in your enjoyment of music. Don’t think about bang for the buck as much as what is going on musically and how you respond to it emotionally. I’m not saying the preamp is more important than the speakers, but I am saying that I think the preamp is overlooked by many audiophiles who maybe never really heard the differences a good preamp can bring.
UPGRADE TIME!! Preamp vs. Speakers???
Good day audio nutz!
this could be in Speakers OR preamps category but dont know how to post in both..?
I have one I would like your opinions in cracking...
I am considering upgrading either the speakers from Focal ARIA 948 to the new SOPRA n2 (after a demo) OR
upgrading my Simaudio preamp from 350p to the 740P.
The 2 Sim 400m monoblocs and W4S dac DSD SE would remain.
My questions:
1. What would be the best "bang for buck"?
2. witch option do YOU think would be most noticeable?
I REALLY LOVE the Sim/ Focal sound so I want to stay in those brands I just want MORE of it..
things to consider I get about a 10% discount on gear
the speakers I would get full trade in cost of $5K
The 350P preamp I would get "most" back in the trade up program (plus 10% discount)
Ok let me have it!
and Thank you!
this could be in Speakers OR preamps category but dont know how to post in both..?
I have one I would like your opinions in cracking...
I am considering upgrading either the speakers from Focal ARIA 948 to the new SOPRA n2 (after a demo) OR
upgrading my Simaudio preamp from 350p to the 740P.
The 2 Sim 400m monoblocs and W4S dac DSD SE would remain.
My questions:
1. What would be the best "bang for buck"?
2. witch option do YOU think would be most noticeable?
I REALLY LOVE the Sim/ Focal sound so I want to stay in those brands I just want MORE of it..
things to consider I get about a 10% discount on gear
the speakers I would get full trade in cost of $5K
The 350P preamp I would get "most" back in the trade up program (plus 10% discount)
Ok let me have it!
and Thank you!