I have the SIT 3 parked with a Freya+ and Soliloquy 6.3’s 89db (2.5 way) bi-wired speakers. I’m quite certain the more expensive preamps listed make noticeable improvements over the Schitt preamp but I’m satisfied with the gain level of the Freya at my price range in combination with the tube friendly 6.3’ and SIT3. Got a steal on some GOLD Wireworld interconnects (probably overkill for my system) and maybe that helps mend the trio together keeping the holographic warm-glow but well retaining the separation of the highs, thumps and mids. Happy listening!
First Watt SIT-3 preamp pairing advice
Hi There,
I have Nelson Pass's First Watt SIT-3 power amplifier. I am using a ~15 year old VAC (Valve Amplification Company) Standard Preamplifier with NOS Telefunken 12AU7 and 12AX7 tubes for the 2 stages. I am looking to upgrade the preamp and am considering the Passlab XP-12 or the Linear Tube Audio MicroZotl MZ3 preamp. My impression is that both preamps are fairly popular when pairing with First Watt amps. Anyone here have paired both these preamps with the SIT-3 and can provide impressions that might help me decide? If there is 3rd option that you like very much, I am all ears too. Thanks in advance for any advice.
Andrew
I have Nelson Pass's First Watt SIT-3 power amplifier. I am using a ~15 year old VAC (Valve Amplification Company) Standard Preamplifier with NOS Telefunken 12AU7 and 12AX7 tubes for the 2 stages. I am looking to upgrade the preamp and am considering the Passlab XP-12 or the Linear Tube Audio MicroZotl MZ3 preamp. My impression is that both preamps are fairly popular when pairing with First Watt amps. Anyone here have paired both these preamps with the SIT-3 and can provide impressions that might help me decide? If there is 3rd option that you like very much, I am all ears too. Thanks in advance for any advice.
Andrew