Which Phono Pre?


Current system:
Dr. Feickert Blackbird TT
Kuzma 4-Point tonearm
Koetsu Rosewood Signature Platinum cartridge

Phono pre’s under consideration:
Pass Labs XP-27
Modwright PH-150
Luxman EQ 500
Wheat Audio PS.40RDT

What do you think would be the best match? Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
jjgasp

Showing 1 response by tablejockey

The "best match" is determined by YOUR ears. Certainly not anyone here. Tube units seem to have a more subjective "organic" sound.

The only thing to know is a tube unit WILL be a little noisier at concert levels only during quiet passages/between cuts, compared to a SS unit. Unless you're  one of those who put their ears up to the speaker to hear hiss, it's just not an issue.

Top units as you have listed, will have very tolerable noise levels-IMO.