Preamp with Aleph 5 and Thiels


I have an Pass Aleph 5 amp and Thiel CS1.6 speakers and using an Aduio Research SP9 mk I but with upgraded caps and diodes. This preamp sounded fine in an older system but I was told the impdeence of the Aleph isn't a great match for the SP9 and I find that I would like more warmth, more "tube magic". I know the Thiels don't match well with bright electronics so... do I go for an ALeph P preamp? I am very intrigued by an ARC LS 5 or LS 22. I don't need phono. Any help on what preamp might work in this system?
jonfw

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I don't know about the Aleph/Thiels match, but I had the Aleph P with the Aleph 5 and it was a great combination. I would also consider a used Pass X-1 which is quieter, more neutral and more transparent than the Aleph P, though I never had the X-1 and Aleph 5 together in the same set up.