whats the best pre amp to pair with Bryston 4b cubed? A

asking because there seems to be lukewarm enthusiasm for the bp17 cubed which I wdve thought the obvious pairing.

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jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,612 posts 02-07-2022 at 06:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete with high level separates it is usually a 'no regrets move' to pair same make pre and power everything else was not designed specifically to mate, even if they do that fine...
jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,612 posts 02-07-2022 at 07:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete don't worry about naysayers if you like bryston go for it, they are a quality outfit
jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,612 posts 02-08-2022 at 01:37am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete yes well if the bryston amp is not a done deal, my no-brainer suggestion is get a hegel h190 and be done... superb amp, sweet combo with totems
jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,612 posts 02-09-2022 at 04:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete agree w @soix dunno if op has covered what his source is up-stream (analog, cd, streaming)... if it is a single source, and if the source is not a turntable... there are very nice dacs now with remote volume control, can run straight into power amp... don’t need no linestage...