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Aleph 2 needs CD/pre. "P",Adcom,Wadia?

Just got Aleph 2 monoblocks for Verity Audio Encores. Understand Alephs aren't passively drivable. Should I chase an Aleph P, Adcom GFP750, or other preamp, and limp along with my Rotel RCD855 until the revolution, or get a Wadia 831 in September and kill two birds...? What's a Resolution Audio CD50? Can/should I get one now and forget about preamplification? Thanks...I'm lost.
emanes0e59
mikeam
122 posts
 
I have had these amps before. I suggest an active preamp and a tube unit at that. The Joule-Electra preamp (www.joule-electra.com) is a wonderful match. Regards, Mike
woodmann
17 posts
 
Kill two birds with the Wadia....why get a preamp if you only have one source? But, if you do have to get a pre, then IMO you cant do better the either the Pass or the Adcom. Good luck!
bmerkin42a2
2 posts
 
I have had the Aleph 2's in my system for about 6 months now. I LOVE their sound, with my Audible Illusions Modulus 3A preamp and Aerial Acoustics 10T loudspeakers.
subaruguru
1,375 posts
 
Found/bought an Aleph P before I could find a used Wadia 830, so that's what I'll use with my old Rotel '855 until the 831 or some new-fangled universal player if that's viable relatively soon. Thanks for the help, guys.
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