The Carver research lightstar direct recieved excellent reviews when it was in production. Stereophile class A when run passive (balanced), if that is worth anything. I've used the RCA inputs and balanced output with excellent results. Also has advantage of remote control.
Balanced Passive ""Preamps"--any recommendations?
I currently have a Reference Line 1b passive linestage driving monoblocked Bel Canto eVo 200.2s into Von Schweikert VR-4s. I'm using balanced interconnects throughout the system, so any replacement has got to be balanced. Has anyone heard the Bent Audio passive preamps or any other balanced passives? Thanks. Jamie