You may have already decided, but, having used all tubes, all SS, and mixing Tubes with SS, then finally buying the Plinius sa 103's and bi-amping with NAT Symmetrical Tube pre-amp, I'm vary vary close to nirvana when listening to music. The SA 103's are shot gunned to B@W 802D's. Wiring is important, so I use Acoustic Zen. These two products, NAT and Plinius, are not talked about much, but I would recomment them to anyone who's not rich and love's music. Best of luck in your search.
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The Plinius is high gain (32-38), espescially when using XLR inputs or when bridged. That's one reason I chose it along with a passive TVC line stage and compatible source (good Vout/low Zout/ direct coupled). An active preamp with 20 dB gain would be useless, possibly detrimental, on moderately sensitive speakers. There are some active pre's with gain as low as 10 dB. Pass comes to mind. |
How about this one ? |