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Is my Placette linestage holding back my Krell AMP

Ok guys, I've been pretty happy with my placette passive linestage up to this point but I've had some people suggest that if I get this Krell FPB 400cx that I should get an active preamp. I am running 1 meter transparent super interconnects from the placette to my amp. Revel Gem speakers and a B15 sub. Current source is a wadia 7 transport and a levinson 30.5 DAC.

I've seen placette passive linestages in much more expensive systems than mine. Is it really my weakest link or should I spend money on a new turntable.
chauncey

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peterh
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Your Placette passive is a fine product. TALK WITH GUY HAMEL about the ACTIVE model. They rarely show up used.

The active also has no gain, but is designed to have 100% performance when the volume is turned down. This is where all passive preamps are not going to work as well.

Almost no one needs gain. There is plenty of volume in the system. The active is a great preamp. It is better than any I have heard. My system is DCS, Goldmund and this "moderately" priced ACTIVE PLACETTE preamp is as good as it gets. If you want flavored sound then look somewhere else. Enjoy
peterh
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I hope you haven't sold your placette. It is only surpassed by the active model. I us it in a $100,000 Goldmund, DCS system. It is clear, dynamic etc. and if you don't like the sound you have probably you probably don't like some other piece(s) in you system. Enjoy, Peterh
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