Placette pasive pre vs. BAT VK-50SE


Hello!

I need to connect one source (CD only) to my power amp.
I want to make it as transparently (without adding or subtracting anything from the signal) as it is possible.

What would be better - a high quality passive pre, like Placette RVC or an active preamp, like BAT VK-50SE?

Have you tried both or any similar configuration in your system?
mrgigi

Showing 1 response by kenl

MikeLavigne:

Interested in your opinion on my situation, since you're familiar with my amp.

I've got a Berning ZH-270 that has it's own volume control, but no remote. IYHO, do you think I would be better off using a Placette RVC vs going direct from my EMC-1 cdp? Am using Quattro Fils IC. I always wonder if the addition of another IC offsets the transparency of the Placette.

I've got a Joule Electra LA-100 MkIII that is currently not in the system. I'm holding off until I've had time to evaluate the other new pieces of my system. I've just upgraded the NOS tubes in the Berning yesterday, as well as adding an Elrod EPS-2 to it. The Elrod really improved the dynamics, speed and focus. I'm assuming the Placette would be a more transparent way of getting a remote than the Joule?

Thanks.