I own an Aleph 4 and I agree with the above about the Pass X seriea preamps. I also could never warm up to them. Although I tend to lean toward tubes in the preamp, there is at least one solid state preamp that I would consider and that is the Ayre K-1X. Other tube choices are CAT SL-1 and First Sound Presence Deluxe. I have heard the BAT 51 SE and I was underwhelmed. There are plenty of other good choices, I am sure, and there are many which others talk about, but I haven't heard many of them, so I'll remain mute, except on the 3 that I mentioned.
Pass X1 or BAT 51 SE to drive Pass Aleph 1.2 ?
I have a pair of Pass Labs Aleph 1.2 driving Egglestonworks Andras 2. The preamp is a CJ Premier 14 with unbalanced interconnects which I want to change for either a Pass X1 preamp or a BAT 51 SE to get more dynamics and soundstage. I will also establish a balance connexion. Does anyone have any experience with those two ? Any recommendation ?
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for your help.