I own the passive line stage ($1400) and it is the best "preamp" I have heard under $4k. I have tried many (Krell KRC-3, Mark Levinson 380, Conrad Johnson PV14, etc.) and this was the only one that didn't muck up the sound in some way. On my 200wpc solid state amp it sounds great but I tried it on my friend's 10wpc tube monoblock based system and it was a little *too* transparent, his CJ tube pre was a much better match. With the 30 day in home trial, why not try it out?
Thoughts on Placette Preamps?
i am considering an in-home trial of the placette passive pre to replace my current meridian preamp. other stuff in my sys includes a 508.24, vk-75, and avalons. any thoughs on compatibility?
has anyone tried the placette stuff and NOT liked it? also, their units are typically single-ended...is paying the 80% surcharge for balanced worth it, whether in general, or in my system in particular?
thanks.
has anyone tried the placette stuff and NOT liked it? also, their units are typically single-ended...is paying the 80% surcharge for balanced worth it, whether in general, or in my system in particular?
thanks.