Which Solid-State Preamp under $7,000.00 New?


On the following list of solid-state active preamps under $7,000 new, or under $4,500.00 used, which is overall the most utterly transparent,least colored, balanced top-to-bottom, neutral, dynamic, open, and 3-dimensional? Which passes the signal with the VERY LEAST degradation to it?
1.ARC LS3
2.AYRE K-1x.
3.HERRON AUDIO HL-1
4.KLYNE MODEL 7LX3.5
5.KRELL KRC-HR
6.PASS LABS X 1
7.PLACETTE ACTIVE
8.SIM AUDIO P-5
Thanks for your responses!
daltonlanny

Showing 3 responses by nrchy

Drubin as far as I could tell you got a very good deal on a very good pre-amp. Let me know how you like it.
I have to go with Thomasheisig since I just bought the top of the line Klyne pre-amp. Just throw the Pass Labs away and buy a Klyne : )
Zaikesman they say timing is everything, so I guess that leaves me with nothing.

The Pass Labs is a very good pre-amp. I don't have a problem with it, I just know everything I have is better than everything you have... it's part of being an audiophile!

Drubin did you buy the used 7 series that was posted here? Mine is still at Klyne. I can't get Stan Klyne to call be back.