Low Gain or Unity Gain Solid State Preamp

Hey All,

As the title suggest, I am looking for a Low Gain or Unity Gain Solid State Preamp to pair with my Zu Soul VIs. My Amp I a Pass XA25.

My reference tube Preamp is a CJ ET3-SE, but it has about 25db of gain which is way too much for the speakers.

I currently have a Khozmo passive in the system and am happy with the sound but want to explore something active.

Any and all suggestions welcome!

mstrshikadance03-06-2024 8:10pm

mitch2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,732 posts 03-06-2024 at 11:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Since you like the Khozmo, think about this one. Dual mono balanced (XLR) and single-ended (rca) inputs/outputs 64 step discrete resistor VC (recommend Amtrans AMRG resistors) optional opamp gain stage (recommend NewClassD opamps) selectable +3/6/9 dB gain (he would maybe adjust to unity/+3/+6 if you asked) large display remote control of all functions multiple appearance options IMO, the sound quality to price ratio is high for this preamp, even played thorough the active opamp gain stage.
mlsstl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,409 posts 03-06-2024 at 11:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Schiit Saga is a unity gain preamp. And Schiit has some other options that are switchable between low and higher gain.
roxy54 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,765 posts 03-06-2024 at 11:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @mitch2 That's beautiful and appears to be really well made. It seems that all of the best new gear is coming from eastern Europe these days. The price is very reasonable too.
fuzztone Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,510 posts 03-06-2024 at 11:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Look for a preamp that lets you set the gain for each input.