what impacts the sound quality more amp or pre-amp

which component has the greatest effect on sound quality, the amp or pre-amp? does one invest more in pre-amp to achieve sound quality?

dvdgreco01-11-2011 1:04am

dvdgreco OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 127 posts 01-11-2011 at 02:32am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete as typical we i am always looking to improve the sound of my system with a budget in mind. That being said, I was told I would get more bang for the buck in investing on the pre-amp side of things and keeoing my existing amplifier. I have a SS system using B&K components and desire a more natural or as they say tubey sound with a larger soundstage. My budget is 500 - 800. My impression is I would do better by buying a Prima Luna 3 pre-amp versus purchasing a hybrid amp such as a MOSOCODE 300???
dvdgreco OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 127 posts 01-12-2011 at 01:10am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete my system is B&K ST202 (I think its a sonata series??) B&K 10ProMC Alon II speakers Jolida 100 cd
dvdgreco OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 127 posts 01-12-2011 at 03:54am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete would a moscode 300 hybride tube amp pair well with my system?
dvdgreco OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 127 posts 01-12-2011 at 04:06am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete looking to get more silky mids and highs, larger soundstage.. the original chinese tubes in the jolida were nice but too loose in low end