Most passive pre-amp no need to worry of dirty power, power cord etc..but some might lack in bottom end, most does not have remote, need good quality and short IC cables, small and look funny when stand next to the big amp (if you don't mind).
Active pre-amp cover well in most areas such as remote, bottom end (some), may run with longher IC cables, look well with amp on the rack etc...Draw back is: might need good power cord, or worry of dirty power interfere to signal etc...
Both passive and active also need to worry one thing that is system match up, this is up to your taste. These are also not include on the performance, sonic or quality....
One passive I really like and have a chance to audition is FT audio LW1 (Litte Wonder-1) cost about $500.00. Check its review at www.soundstage.com/revequip/ftaudio_1w1.htm.
Good luck
Active pre-amp cover well in most areas such as remote, bottom end (some), may run with longher IC cables, look well with amp on the rack etc...Draw back is: might need good power cord, or worry of dirty power interfere to signal etc...
Both passive and active also need to worry one thing that is system match up, this is up to your taste. These are also not include on the performance, sonic or quality....
One passive I really like and have a chance to audition is FT audio LW1 (Litte Wonder-1) cost about $500.00. Check its review at www.soundstage.com/revequip/ftaudio_1w1.htm.
Good luck