The amp is more important than the preamp, and vice-versa.
Seriously, my experience generally supports Mapman's statement, but within a range of amps that accomplish that optimum combo, the choice of preamp will give a profound, perhaps more significant improvement.
btw - I spent about the same on both in my system.
Seriously, my experience generally supports Mapman's statement, but within a range of amps that accomplish that optimum combo, the choice of preamp will give a profound, perhaps more significant improvement.
btw - I spent about the same on both in my system.