Passive Preamps

I've used both over the years (active/passive). I haven't found an active preamp that betters a passive volume control at the lower price points....$1,000 active VS $1,000 passive.

Once you get past around $2,000 or so...I'll normally drop the passive idea as a replacement for an active preamp....the active almost always wins in my experience.

Dave

10-11-09: Muralman1
Hi Dave, You just have to hear what the Fire does to enable the amps to do their best.
Muralman1 (System | Threads | Answers)

If you are talking to me?....I've already had the Fire preamp in my system, and it is better than the passives I have used (Placette and Bent Audio).

And it should be at 3-4 times the price!

Dave