Pubul57 got it right. The only thing I would add is when discussing passive preamps, Placette is in a class of it's own.
No other passive is simular in design or parts to a Placette.
Hence no other preamp sounds like a Placette.
IMHO and a great many others, anyone saying they've tried passive preamps without trying a Placette, really has no idea just how good a passive preamp can sound.
Don't take my word for it. Order one, and you'll get a 30 money back guarantee to find out for yourself.
No other passive is simular in design or parts to a Placette.
Hence no other preamp sounds like a Placette.
IMHO and a great many others, anyone saying they've tried passive preamps without trying a Placette, really has no idea just how good a passive preamp can sound.
Don't take my word for it. Order one, and you'll get a 30 money back guarantee to find out for yourself.