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Solid state pre + power for Sonus Faber Guarneris?

Hello,

I'm currently looking for a pair of (preferably) solid state pre and power amps for my Sonus Faber Guarneri Homages. Has anyone had any successful combos?

I'm currently looking at the Pass X1 & Pass X250.5 combo, or Pass Aleph P & Aleph 2 combo. I am also intrigued by the new Class D Rowlands.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Adrian
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newmanoc
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If you get a chance, listen to a Linn Klimax Kontrol preamp combined with the Klimax Twin amp. Linn mates very nicely with SF.
newmanoc
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"But the klimax gear MUST be pared with highend source of same caliber as the klimaxes or it may have a completly different outcome."

Oh, how true. Without a quality source, a Klimax Kontrol preamp in particular can be your worst enemy. It is simply far too revealing of deficiencies upstream. But with a good source, say even an Ikemi, you have a ticket to audio nirvana. Especially with your Guarneri's.

I don't agree that Linn stuff is bright, but a little thin is a fair description. The gear gives you wonderful detail, refinement, and coherent musical expression, but the sound is definitely not fat. Not gear for the valve crowd.
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