thanks for all the replies. i am still debating between trying the placette and just getting a used BAT tube preamp (5i, 30, or 50). i just like the functionality and appearance of the BAT preamps and it would probably sound great running fully balanced with the vk-75. also, i read that the higher end BAT's use vishay resistors, which is placette's claim-to-fame. decisions, decisions...
blackie: you mentioned that the placette sounded a little "too transparent" with a tube amp...what did you mean? was it harsh on bad recordings or something?
blackie: you mentioned that the placette sounded a little "too transparent" with a tube amp...what did you mean? was it harsh on bad recordings or something?