In my experience, passives with Stevens & Billington transformers are very nice. The Money (oops, sorry), Music First Audio preamps are exceptional. That's quite a claim you make about the Baby Reference, Drubin. I'd love to hear one in my system to do an A-B. I only have experience with their copper (which is the classic, I think), and Silver models.
Passive Preamp Recommendations?
I'm looking for a passive preamp to experiment with.
I currently have a McIntosh C2200 which I love but heard a Placette passive at RMAF a few years ago paired with a
Mc 252 power amp which I have and the sound was mesmerizing.
I'd like something used but used Placettes are hard to find.
I'm considering a local design - Fletcher-Harris Dimuendo -for $600. which is reasonable but would like suggestions on other possibilities.
I currently have a McIntosh C2200 which I love but heard a Placette passive at RMAF a few years ago paired with a
Mc 252 power amp which I have and the sound was mesmerizing.
I'd like something used but used Placettes are hard to find.
I'm considering a local design - Fletcher-Harris Dimuendo -for $600. which is reasonable but would like suggestions on other possibilities.