If you suspect the preamp has DC at its output, that is where you should measure for it. Some amplifiers have an input coupling cap and many don't so there is no guarantee that you will read DC at the output of the amp just because there is DC at the input.
In addition, many solid state amplifiers have a DC output protection circuit, which will prevent the amp from running if DC is present. So you may not be able to read DC at the output for that reason either.
In addition, many solid state amplifiers have a DC output protection circuit, which will prevent the amp from running if DC is present. So you may not be able to read DC at the output for that reason either.

