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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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stehno
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Generically, I believe some of the greatest gains can be found in locating the right amplifier, proper line conditioning, dedicated circuits/lines, speaker cables, ics, and proper vibration control.

However, in your specific case, I believe some of the greatest gains may be found in locating the right amplifier, proper line conditioning, dedicated circuits/lines, speaker cables, ics, and proper vibration control. :)

-IMO
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