I have an Ayre V-5x that replaced an Ayre V-3 & I mention that as anytime somebody (not just myself) sticks with the same brand that says something about the product.
I also have a Pass pre in my system & although you can get 100 opinions here, to make yourself happy you have to listen to it in your system to make the final decision. Sometimes that requires buying the piece you're interested in & then having to resell it because it didn't work out.
I mention the Ayre V-5x as we share similar musical tastes although I'm more female vocal & rock oriented but am building my jazz collection. Good luck with your search.
I also have a Pass pre in my system & although you can get 100 opinions here, to make yourself happy you have to listen to it in your system to make the final decision. Sometimes that requires buying the piece you're interested in & then having to resell it because it didn't work out.
I mention the Ayre V-5x as we share similar musical tastes although I'm more female vocal & rock oriented but am building my jazz collection. Good luck with your search.