Look for a preamp that lets you set the gain for each input.
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!
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@mitch2 my current Khozmo has the 64 step Shunt Zfoil + AMRT, the NewClass D active stage. I almost went with the Hattor but liked the look of the Khozmo instead. I guess I should clarify my original post, im looking for something Unity or Low Gain that has a buffer. Currently looking at the Denafrips Athena, Holo Audio Serene. |
You might consider asking Arek if he could adjust the active stage in your Khozmo to unity gain. He was able to make a gain adjustment on the Hattor BigPreamp that he built for me. In addition to that, I use a Khozmo passive in my main system that is heavily upgraded except without the active stage. I am only using it for remote control of volume/balance/mute and for the display. It feeds a high quality unity gain buffer based on the SMc Audio VRE preamplifier design. I have not heard the three preamps you are looking at but I have heard good things about the Holo Auido Serene. Good luck. |
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