Keep Vintage or sell for new

Currently have a Threshold FET 10_HL preamp which I love but wondering if there is something better out there

Have been considering:

PS Audio BHK preamp or Pass Labs XP12

Should I just sit tight with my Threshold or move to one of the two I mentioned?

For me the replacements I'm considering represent a good chunk of change and sorta hoping any responses will tell me to stick with what I have.

Thanks to anyone who takes the time to weigh in.

phishhhhh404-18-2022 10:05pm

unsound Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,344 posts 04-22-2022 at 02:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete To expand on @fthompson251 's recommendation you might want to also consider: About \| vintageamprepair (wordpress.com) A Threshold tech around when these units were made and endorsed by Nelson Pass.
unsound Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,344 posts 04-19-2022 at 03:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If the job of a line stage is just to transfer signal and offer control, I don't think you'll find much improvement over the Threshold fet 10 HL. In that role, it is one of the all-time classic neutral devices. And the basic high build quality with its corrosive resistant gold-plated circuit boards suggests that it could be an heirloom product. Which is not to suggest that a refresh wouldn't be a good idea. The Pass and BHK could offer convenience features such as remote control, and perhaps offer benefits via balanced connections. I doubt you'll hear an improvement that will warrant the extra expense.