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Do all Passive preamps exhibit this trait

I have a Adcom GFP-750 passive/active preamp which sounds somewhat recessed in the treble region when used in passive mode. It's active mode sounds harsh and fatiguing in the treble but there's certainly more detail and extension. I'm wondering if these traits are symtomatic to varying degrees with all passive preamps compared to active preamps. I love the GFP-750 in passive mode but sometimes I do wish for more extension in the treble region. Does anyone know of a passive preamp that will provide me with this treble extension and at the same time sounds relaxed with no listener fatigue. Thanks.
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entrope
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I have been using a Reference Line Preeminance 1A passive preamp for the last two years. I find that recessed treble and listener fatigue comes primarily from poor recordings.

The passive to my ears lets everything through as recorded. It has meant that some CD's sit on the shelf because the recording values suck.
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