I think the XA25 single ended and wouldn’t benefit from a balanced preamp. I’d recommend on LTA microzolt Preamp. I own one and love it. And they can use 12sn7 or 6sn7 tubes. I know I’ve read about the combo of the LTA and pass/first watt amps.
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