I hadn't realized that the there was a Black cube made that did not have the receptacle for the upgraded power supply integral to the unit. I would like to help you further, but have no knowledge or listening experience with regard to the Avid Pellar.
You may possibly have more responses if you asked the AG community about the Avid Pellar (only). Instead of a comparison between it and the B/cube. I would say the probability of ownership of one phono pre or the other is far more likely to be found then those that have owned both.
As far as the tube scene, the Black Cube is the only SS equipment I have. I may some day look into something like a Manley or ??, but for now I am pretty satisfied. I recently upgraded my turn table / analogue source with a new Lyra Delose and a Symposium platform, which resulted in even more detail and realistic tonal qualities from my Rega P5.
You may possibly have more responses if you asked the AG community about the Avid Pellar (only). Instead of a comparison between it and the B/cube. I would say the probability of ownership of one phono pre or the other is far more likely to be found then those that have owned both.
As far as the tube scene, the Black Cube is the only SS equipment I have. I may some day look into something like a Manley or ??, but for now I am pretty satisfied. I recently upgraded my turn table / analogue source with a new Lyra Delose and a Symposium platform, which resulted in even more detail and realistic tonal qualities from my Rega P5.