Hello,
I’d like to put (hopefully) the last stone to my active based system, and I think the best I can do is adding a (very) good preamp to my rig.
My current system : modded Mac Mini with a Mojo Audio Illuminati PSU, roon/Tidal streaming -> Waversa smart hub (ethernet + usb) -> PSAudio directstream Junior Dac -> xxxxxx preamp ? -> handcrafted (in France) active tube crossover/buffer -> Geithain RL940 active speakers + 2 SVS SB2000 subs (bass management through Antimode 8033sII) + lots of passive correction (absorbers/diffusers)
I can spend about 3000€/$ (say max 3500) for a preamp.
It MUST have balanced inputs/outputs, remote control AND a very wide/deep immersive soundstage ( I owned a Parasound P7 who was quite good in this domain, and I’d like even better)
It will be connected through XLR to my active tube crossover, and the length of xlr cables to the active speakers are 12ft, and 18+12ft to the subwoofers (rca, impedance issues ?)
I consider these preamps at this time :
(I like passive TVC, as I already own a Promitheus reference, which is quite good)
New :
- Tortuga Audio passive preamps, balanced
- Merrill audio Cara (a beauty...)
Used :
- Music First Baby reference (quite hard to find for about 3000€...and no remote for most models)
- Different Krell models (as they usually have a very good soundstage...)
I’d prefer also active SS or passive if possible...but, EAR 868 maybe ?
Others ?
Tell me.
I’d like to put (hopefully) the last stone to my active based system, and I think the best I can do is adding a (very) good preamp to my rig.
My current system : modded Mac Mini with a Mojo Audio Illuminati PSU, roon/Tidal streaming -> Waversa smart hub (ethernet + usb) -> PSAudio directstream Junior Dac -> xxxxxx preamp ? -> handcrafted (in France) active tube crossover/buffer -> Geithain RL940 active speakers + 2 SVS SB2000 subs (bass management through Antimode 8033sII) + lots of passive correction (absorbers/diffusers)
I can spend about 3000€/$ (say max 3500) for a preamp.
It MUST have balanced inputs/outputs, remote control AND a very wide/deep immersive soundstage ( I owned a Parasound P7 who was quite good in this domain, and I’d like even better)
It will be connected through XLR to my active tube crossover, and the length of xlr cables to the active speakers are 12ft, and 18+12ft to the subwoofers (rca, impedance issues ?)
I consider these preamps at this time :
(I like passive TVC, as I already own a Promitheus reference, which is quite good)
New :
- Tortuga Audio passive preamps, balanced
- Merrill audio Cara (a beauty...)
Used :
- Music First Baby reference (quite hard to find for about 3000€...and no remote for most models)
- Different Krell models (as they usually have a very good soundstage...)
I’d prefer also active SS or passive if possible...but, EAR 868 maybe ?
Others ?
Tell me.
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