I have found the Audio Research Reference range (Ref 3 or 5) of preamps to work very well and is a safe bet with the Rushmore's, which I have been using for a number of years now. The SMC Vre-1 may be better but ultra sensitive to cabling and source components. Surprisingly I have found the older XO Pass pre a bit too bland for the Rushmore.
Preamp to go with Pass Labs Rushmore Speaker
Hi,
I'm asking for my friend in China. He has a pair of Pass Labs Rushmore speakers, and he doesn't like the Pass Labs preamp (don't know the model) that he currently has. Can you recommend a couple of high-end preamps (other than those from passlabs) that best (or better) match these speakers?
Thanks
I'm asking for my friend in China. He has a pair of Pass Labs Rushmore speakers, and he doesn't like the Pass Labs preamp (don't know the model) that he currently has. Can you recommend a couple of high-end preamps (other than those from passlabs) that best (or better) match these speakers?
Thanks