Preamp shopping for pass ACA monoblocks

Have two pass amp camp stereo amps (32wpc each) running as monoblocks with Tekton pendragons and I’m in the market for a good preamp. Have a cheap aiyima tube preamp presently. Any ideas or suggestions?

thank you!

sexychicken08-04-2019 4:26am

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rocray Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,448 posts 08-05-2019 at 02:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What is your budget?
sexychicken OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4 posts 08-05-2019 at 02:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No mods, they are stereo bridged for mono use. Budget is not a lot more than $1000, less if i can make it happen.
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sexychicken OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4 posts 08-05-2019 at 06:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Is the b1 a diy build or can I buy a completed unit? What about other preamps with a no gain stage? Schiit freya+ for example?
d2girls Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,029 posts 08-05-2019 at 06:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Akitika PR-101 preamp is fine and nice.
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fbpearce Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 57 posts 08-07-2019 at 12:36am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I built the Bottlehead Smash and use it with my Pass ACA monos. Nice match. Their 300B preamp is said to be even better.
fbpearce Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 57 posts 08-10-2019 at 01:32am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete d2girls, Have you built the Akitika PR101? I built the first amp and was very happy with it, Ive been thinking of giving the preamp a try. Akitika GT-101 review

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