A simple answer, would be to start looking for a Pass Labs preamp. As a general rule, companies design their products that play well with each other.
All the best.
Looking for preamp recommendation
I am getting Pass Labs x250.8 soon. I would like to mate it with a tube preamp. I prefer the preamp to have a phono stage built in and balanced in / output.
I have always liked the way McIntosh C22 mkV looks. Do you think it would work well with the amp? My budget would be $5K to $8K USD.
Thanks.