Which Pre?

[Batty]

Which Pre do you think would be better with my M2X?

Elekit TU-8500 or B1 with Korg

Both DIY.

 

[u-sound]

Both DIY.

take the newer one, just guessing.
any picture?

 

[Batty]

Elekit has 4 inputs the Pass B1 only has 2.
I only need 2 as my DAC handles all digi inputs, so 1 o/p from DAC and 1 from Phono stage.
Both around the same age.

 

[joeinid]

Elekit has a great reputation, don’t know the other one.

 

[Batty]

The B1k is a Nelson Pass DIY available on DIYAudio, it has a Korg double triode.

 

[Batty]

Here they are, black one is the Pass, Silver is Elekit.

 

[Mechnutt]

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[joeinid]

The B1k is a Nelson Pass DIY available on DIYAudio, it has a Korg double triode.

Are you able to demo both and pick one?

 

[Batty]

Both mine, just swapped from the Elekit to the Pass, the Pass needs to run in as it only has 2 hours on it.

 

[Randy Myers]

If they are both yours then it is an easy choice. Listen to them and see what you like the best .

 

[Mechnutt]

I am thinking about either building or buying the Pass B1 Korg for my son. We built the Pass B1 with boutique parts and it sounds great. Also built the Pass BOSOZ preamp and it still has bugs that need to be worked out. The B1 Korg needs 1 more output for a sub and it needs a remote volume pot which is leading me to build one. I am interested in your thoughts on how it sounds.

Larry

 

[Batty]

Still running in, but very promising. separation and imaging are great.