2. amps-preamps
  3. 1105523762

BAT or other Valve pre for PASS X-250

Hi there,
Wondered if anyone had tried using a BAT pre (Vk 3/5i)with any of the X series PASS.From my reading I understand there may be a mismatch due to the BATs (already high)impedance rising at low frequencies whilst the Pass has a fairly low input impedance.
I need a balanced valve pre to go with the X-250.
There are noise problems with the unbalanced input, I may need to drive long interconnects, I can't live without at least remote volume and definitely need valves as the Pass is way to solid state sounding for my tastes with a ss pre.
Changing the power amp is not an option at the moment.
Thanks in advance,
Simon
simon74

Showing 1 response by leg35al

leg35al
10 posts
 
I use an Audio Research LS25MkII with my Pass X250.5.
The pre has a remote.

For my tastes (primarily classical, instrumental and chamber), the synergy is fabulous.

The two pieces of gear are connected with a Chinchilla (XLR). Elsewhere in the same system I use Shunyata power cords & interconnects.
More to discover