Next Step Up from Adcom GFP-750 Preamp?

On the used market, what is the next significant sonic step-up from the Adcom gfp-750 preamp as far as active gain-stage solid-state preamps goes? Pass Labs x2.5, Placette Active? Muse? Ideas please.

daltonlanny11-27-2003 2:49am

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danielk141 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 489 posts 11-27-2003 at 04:59am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Pass Aleph. Pass X1.
cytocycle Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,043 posts 11-27-2003 at 05:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I can personally say that the step up to the Placette Active was a huge one (larger more precise soundstage) Detail in spades without being harsh.... precision volume control! If you were going pass you need to really go up to the Pass X1 instead of the x2.5 to get a big enough difference.
ritteri Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 223 posts 12-01-2003 at 12:10am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete ANything by Pass labs gets a thumbs up in the active stage dept.
drubin Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,265 posts 12-01-2003 at 02:02am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I moved from the Adcom to the Placette active, which I highly recommend (even though I finally ended up with a tube preamp). I thought the Adcom in passive mode was about as neutral as you could get until I heard the Placette. Definitely in the same camp in terms of sonic attributes and prioriities, but a cut and then some above the excellent Adcom.

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