I have Pass XA60.8 amps. I had the Schiit Freya, I think its a good $ 600 preamp and much better with the balanced connections but it was no where as musical as my Decware CPS3. The CSP3 is single ended and comes with a bit of hiss and humm. With the balanced connections the Freya was quieter but not quiet.
I bought a used Allnic L-3000. Super super quiet, super detailed, clean strong bass and as they advertise kinda holographic.
A really good tube preamp does not come cheap but even relatively inexpensive tube is different form SS and for me preferred.
I bought a used Allnic L-3000. Super super quiet, super detailed, clean strong bass and as they advertise kinda holographic.
A really good tube preamp does not come cheap but even relatively inexpensive tube is different form SS and for me preferred.