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May 21, 2022, 10:30 PM #1Senior Member
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Preamp recommendation request
This isn't for me.
This is sort of a 2 part question. A guy needs a preamp with differential balanced, no DAC or phono stage required, solid state.
He is considering the Pass XP32, anything better at that price? Realizing it's subjective.
Any impressions, experience with the XP32?Aurender ACS10 w/Audioquest Diamond USB,
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May 21, 2022, 10:45 PM #2Senior Member
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Re: Preamp recommendation request
I was going to suggest the Pass XP22, but then I read the post. I love my XP22, and have no interest in trying the XP32. Three chassis’s are one too many for my setup.
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May 22, 2022, 01:38 PM #3Senior Member
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Re: Preamp recommendation request
The Bryston BR-20 is fully balanced throughout and sounds excellent. Comes with DAC functionality but you don't need to use if you don't want to. It will sound different than the Pass XP-22 or XP-32.
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May 22, 2022, 06:40 PM #4Junior Member
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Re: Preamp recommendation request
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May 24, 2022, 03:09 AM #5Member
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Re: Preamp recommendation request
I am using Pass XP-32 with Dan D'Agostino Momentem M400. I have excellent results with our Wilson Audio Alexia 2. I think XP-32 is one of the best value in its price range.
JulianSpeakers: Wilson Audio Alexia 2 | Digital Sources: Esoteric Grandioso K1X + Cybershaft OP20, Modified OPPO 205 | Amplification: Boulder 2110 + Dan D'Agostino M400 | Analog cables: Jorma Prime, Transparent Reference XL | Digital cables: Kimber KS2020 | Power cords: Transparent OPUS
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I hear the Topping preamp is a real giant killer
Topping Pre90 line preamplifier | Stereophile.comMarty
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May 25, 2022, 03:17 PM #7Senior Member
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rubbish remote apparently !!
bel canto pre amps are worth a listen .1]bel canto EIX/ F5 monoblocks . BC cd2, tannoy eaton legacy 2]bel canto pre 5 ,arcam a85 , black ice modded dac
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May 25, 2022, 03:34 PM #8Senior Member
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MEPs new reference standard. Btw, are we reading the same review?
Originally Posted by nc42acc
My right hemisphere maintains that the XP-32 simply sounds better, whatever that means, and the resulting enjoyment is what this is really all about.
Some people may summarily reject it because of its low cost, small size, limited warranty, Chinese manufacture, or the fact that it's only sold online. All those parameters must be weighed against its low price and outstanding performance. It fits my needs, and it fits my ears, so for me it's a great bargain.
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May 25, 2022, 04:34 PM #9Senior Member
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To be paired with what in terms of amplification?
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And there is the missing information. Originally Posted by Bobvin
First Sound Mark3SI preamp. Audion Black Shadow 845 SET Monoblocks. Mojo Audio Deja Vu Server. Mojo Audio Mystic 3 DAC. Linear Solution Ethernet Switch. Gigafoil with LPS. STST Motus II TT with Vertere SG1 arm, Hana ML Cartridge, Allnic H1201 phono pre. Pure Audio Project Trio 15 Horn speakers with Mundord Supreme oil caps. Power via 10 awg Oyaide cable from panel to custom distribution strip feeding front end. Oyaide dedicated10 AWG branch circuits from panel to each amp. Inakustik speaker and interconnect cables, Genesis Interconnect.
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May 26, 2022, 05:54 PM #11Senior Member
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He has Coda Class A 11.0. He is going to have a significant source upgrade and feels a better preamp will keep the system components more inline with performance.
Aurender ACS10 w/Audioquest Diamond USB,
Mark Levinson #526, 534 & JBL 4367's
Clear Audio Performance DC w/Maestro cart
Clarus Concerto & their Crimson cables
HT: Marantz AV8003, Linn 5125, JBL SAM3ha, Revel s30,
SVS PC13 Ultra
Transparent, Analysis Plus & Tributaries. PS Audio filtering
Sony XBR-75X940D & BDP
Parasound P6, MBL 8006b, Artisan speakers/subwoofer
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May 27, 2022, 03:04 AM #12Senior Member
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Re: Preamp recommendation request
First, your friend needs to check that the gain between the amp and the considered preamp are inline, otherwise he won't get good sound Originally Posted by Mr Peabody
can you tell his amp gain?
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June 2, 2022, 02:59 PM #13Senior Member
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I'd give real thought to a Denafrips Athena ... see the 6Moons review. Originally Posted by Mr Peabody
The Athena looks like a very well built, very good measuring, very nice looking preamp for heck of a lot less money than any Pass Labs.
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Win10/Foobar2000 => Topping D90 DAC => Sonic Frontiers Line 1 SE+ preamp => VTV Purifi 1ET400A stereo amp with Sparkos SS3602 op amps => Zaph Audio ZRT speakers (DIY) + PSB Subsonic 5 subwoofer
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Mr Peabody
Please let me ask, how did it end and what preamp did you buy? Thank youFYNE AUDIO F502SP, 2×mono block Audiolab 8300MB, RME ADI-2DAC FS, Roon & Audio PC server & Roon Rock, HDPLEX Linear power supply, Noble Audio Power filter Galaxys & Power cables, SUPRA Cables Loudspeaker & interconnect cables, NETGEAR switch & 2×Media converter TP-LINK & DIGITUS fiber optic cable, Synology NAS
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My friend hasn't done anything still using what he had.
Originally Posted by Jiri
Aurender ACS10 w/Audioquest Diamond USB,
Mark Levinson #526, 534 & JBL 4367's
Clear Audio Performance DC w/Maestro cart
Clarus Concerto & their Crimson cables
HT: Marantz AV8003, Linn 5125, JBL SAM3ha, Revel s30,
SVS PC13 Ultra
Transparent, Analysis Plus & Tributaries. PS Audio filtering
Sony XBR-75X940D & BDP
Parasound P6, MBL 8006b, Artisan speakers/subwoofer
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Re: Preamp recommendation request
Constellation Inspiration or Argo preamp.
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