Hi, I have mentioned this prior, but to get the true Pilium sound it comes from using the Pilium preamps with the Pilium amplifiers, utilizing the P-link connection (XLR) between the Pilium preamps and amplifiers.
You must be careful matching for instance a tube preamplifier that might have an 8 or 10 Volt output to a Pilium amp as the Pilium amplifiers are high gain amplifiers. The Pilium preamps have a voltage gain of 2, where the Pilium amps have a voltage gain of 36.
The output of the Pilium preamps is around 2.5V and works well with the high gain Pilium amplifiers.
You must be careful using a preamp that might have a >8V output as it would be possible to damage the Pilium amplifiers input stage.
Thank guys of Rhapsody Audio for the answer and very detailed technical explanation while this was not my question, my question was what are the experiences of Pilium power amp users (if there are any) whit any other preamp brand Transistor or Tube. But very useful info you gave us thank you..... Probably the best match whit a Pilium Power amp will be a Pilium Preamp you might be right.
Also i must say that i follow your shares here on WBF and admire your professionalism and know how. A great brand like Pilium deserves messengers as you and your wonderful company!
"You must be careful matching for instance a tube preamplifier that might have an 8 or 10 Volt output to a Pilium amp as the Pilium amplifiers are high gain amplifiers. The Pilium preamps have a voltage gain of 2, where the Pilium amps have a voltage gain of 36."
Well this is very important information hope its also clearly stated in the manual of the Pilium Power Amplifiers
"Be aware do not use whit any other tube preamp above 8 volt output" imagine some does it whit out knowing it and whit no warning by suplier or Manual.
I will work very soon also whit Pilium Amplifiers and once have them setup settled i will also publish pictures and my findings on WBF and Mono&Stereo both great communicators between the High end producers/designers and Audiophiles all in sake of good sound and ofcourse Music i look forward to share my findings, stay tuned.