Pre-amp recommendation


Hi
My 2 channel reference setup is almost complete.
I'm looking for a suitable pre-amp to complete the setup.
A few that I'm considering :
Cary SLP 05 (used)
Cary 98
Pass Labs X02 (used)
Budget is limited to $5K.
Any other brands are also acceptable

My setup
Source : Esoteric K01
Pre-am : Densen B200 (for now)
Amps : Threshold SA/1 mono blocks ( Mids & Highs)
Sub Amp : Gallo Ref SA
Speakers : Gallo 5LS

It's almost impossible for me to audition so any help will be highly appreciated.
Thanks

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Showing 1 response by georgehifi

Be careful with your choice of preamp as it has to drive both the SA1 (75kohm) and in parallel whatever the input impedance is of the Galo sub is. I cannot find this anywhere.

If it (the Galo amp) is 10khom to 50kohm this can present a combined impedance that could be to low for many tube preamps to sound at their best.

To be safe stick to low output impedance solid state preamps that have output impedances below <500ohms, preferably <100ohms. As the Pass XO-2 pre will have.

Cheers George