Is my Placette linestage holding back my Krell AMP


Ok guys, I've been pretty happy with my placette passive linestage up to this point but I've had some people suggest that if I get this Krell FPB 400cx that I should get an active preamp. I am running 1 meter transparent super interconnects from the placette to my amp. Revel Gem speakers and a B15 sub. Current source is a wadia 7 transport and a levinson 30.5 DAC.

I've seen placette passive linestages in much more expensive systems than mine. Is it really my weakest link or should I spend money on a new turntable.
chauncey

Showing 1 response by sogood51

I doubt it, unless the output of the Levinson 30.5 DAC is less than 3 volts. But then....that wouldn't be the fault of the Placette, more the fault of the Krell, and it's input sensitivity (2.71 vrms).

Still, If you don't mind spending a good sum of money...an active will sound better (even Placette makes an active, and says it sounds better than the passive unit).

IMO, the Placette passives compare well at around $2,500 and below...or any other good passive for that matter.

Dave