Threshold T-200. Help me choose a preamplifier


Good day, Colleagues!
Not so long ago, at an auction in Japan, I accidentally won the Threshold T-200 amplifier. I really wanted this brand, but I was looking for the T-800D model. But it turned out to buy this amplifier ... And now I am very tormented with the choice.
I spent two days on the internet looking for balanced amplifiers. Here is a list, is there anything on this list worth seeing?
Pass Labs X1 - 
This preamplifier is sold in Russia at a very good price, it seems to me. 1800 dollars. But I do not know his condition. The photographs show that the cable that connects the power supply and the preamplifier itself is frayed. And the power supply is not complete, but a small black box.
Pass Labs X2.5 - I found this preamp for 2000 euros in Croatia, but shipping will cost around 500 euros, so it is already very expensive for me. 
Black Ice F-360 - A very interesting preamplifier. The ad suggests that this preamp has very high detail and can expand the scene. :) But I don't believe in advertisements.
Leema Acoustics Pyxis ll -  This amplifier is quite expensive, I found it in my country for $ 2500 and this is a showcase sample. It has an impressive range of features, there is a phono stage, which I also need, and balanced inputs and outputs.
Electrocompaniet ec 4.7
Electrocompaniet EC 4.8
Krell KSL-2
Audia Flight Pre
Quad Artera Pre
Rotel RC-5000
Audio research LS-15
audio research LS-2B
Spectron Model 10
Audio research LS 17
BAT VK-30
McIntosh C2200 - But this is already very dear to me.

I really look forward to your help and advice in choosing.

vetusto

Showing 7 responses by rocray

Does your Threshold amp require xlr shorting pins when running the amp single ended? 

I’m very interested in hearing how you accidentally won an auction. I’m not familiar personally with your pre amp choices,but it looks like a pretty solid list.  
All designed by Nelson Pass. I’ve heard great things about all of these. I’m sure someone with firsthand knowledge will be chiming in soon.  
   
    I have two Nelson Pass amps,(First Watt F5,and J2)  I run tube preamps with them. The results put a huge smile on my face.  However that doesn’t give me experience with your choices.  As long as the pre you choose is in proper working order, I would speculate great sound.
I didn’t realize Nelson didn’t design those preamps. Especially the Pass Labs.  I stand corrected. Who are/were the designers?  

  I use Aric Audio preamps. The Unlimited in my secondary system,and The Motherlode II in my main system.
So glad to hear you found a preamp.  One thing I've found,is the chase is almost as much fun as the purchase.  There is so much to learn in the research.  The down side is getting addicted to the chase.  Enjoy the music!