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What sonic improvements with a high end pre-amp

I've been considering "upgrading" my pre-amp but have been wondering what sonic improvements one might expect with a "higher end" pre-amp. That is, is this the area to upgrade or are other area's going to provide more substantial improvements. For some reference, my current system consists of Merlin VSM speakers, Quicksilver V4 mono amps, Audio Research SP14 pre that has been modified by GNSC, well tempered tt and ack DAC w/audio research CD player used as transport. Basically, I'm curious if upgrading to a dehavilland ultra verve, a supratek, or aesthix...would be a great move or should I look elsewhere. Thanks for any advice that may be forthcoming.
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IMO, you would stand to gain more musicality and a better holographic soundstage. With the DeHavilland, the sonics you get are mostly controlled by one rolling just one 6SN7 tube to your preferrences. No risk if you take them up on their 30-day audition policy.

In the context of your system, I would also question the digital side. Perhaps a tubed front end will get you closer to your sonic goals.

JMHO!
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