Get a Joule-Electra LA-150 and live happily ever after. I've been using a superb passive for about 2 years after trying 4-5 $2,500.00 - $8,500.00 tube and SS actives. The Placette Passive beat 'em all in transparency and realness. Thought I'd give the J-E a try after some discussions with those who liked it. It's brought a life to music that nothing else in my house has. I'm now trying out the Placette as a better remote volume control than J-E's but this tube based design is musical, musical, musical!
Could someone explain quality sound in preamps?
As I understand it a high quality preamp should let a signal pass through it without adding any of its own "sonic
signature" or coloration. So why tubes or solid state? Why not just passive preamps? In other words can a high quality preamp add a coloration that would be considered an improvement in sound quality? I'm thinking of getting a high quality preamp but a little confused. I would like to smooth the sound ever so slightly. Anyone? Thanks.
signature" or coloration. So why tubes or solid state? Why not just passive preamps? In other words can a high quality preamp add a coloration that would be considered an improvement in sound quality? I'm thinking of getting a high quality preamp but a little confused. I would like to smooth the sound ever so slightly. Anyone? Thanks.