The answer is "maybe". Some will tell you "yes", some will tell you "no".
Since it's your money, the only opinion that really matters is your own.
So you should just look for a tube preamp on the used market that is a good deal and try it yourself. If it works, great. It it doesn't work out, sell it, and go back to the passive. At least then you will know for yourself.
Since it's your money, the only opinion that really matters is your own.
So you should just look for a tube preamp on the used market that is a good deal and try it yourself. If it works, great. It it doesn't work out, sell it, and go back to the passive. At least then you will know for yourself.