I've had the aloia pre-amp in systems with plinius SA-100s amps, aloia 13.01 amps and goldmund M28 amps driving both Dunlavy V and Piega C-40 speakers. I've found it a great general use pre-amp. Solid performance with an open and detailed sound. I also own a Pass labs X-1 and would not repace the aloia in my reference system. It is just a more refined sound for my ears. Sometimes I get the itch for a tube front end, but whenever I try one, I can't take the additional noise the tubes bring. This pre-amp will spoil you.
