I have a Pass XA30.8 paired with a VAC Renaissance MK5 preamp. Works very well together musically bolstered by design compatibility in impedance, gain, and both having fully differentially balanced circuits. Drop a pair of NOS 6922 into the VAC and you get the quietness of a Class A SS amp paired with the tubey goodness of the VAC. A perfect pairing in particular with speakers around 8 ohms and 90dB sensitivity in my experience.
What tube pre-amps pair well with Pass amps?
Does anyone have experience with this? I'm running Focal Sopra No. 2s and I understand the Focal's pair nicely with Pass amps. Any tube pre-amps you'd recommend for consideration? I like the classical rock, but am gravitating more to jazz, classical and vocals. I just want to try something new. Thanks.