@arch2 I just received a PL Prologue Four amp from Upscale, one week ago. I have 101db speakers (Zu Omen Def II, also new). I sold my Schiit Freya pre a few days after receiving the amp (too noisy w/tubes in circuit). Ergo, was also in a pre pickle. Borrowed a buddy's ancient Bryston .5B & Sonic Frontiers. Dug the latter, but no remote, also tube noisy.
Decided to find a simple SS pre for short term, until I figured out. Bought a Pro-Ject DS pretty much randomly. Day 3 with that and it's a tiny little thing, working just fine. Zero noise. Simple credit card remote. Doesn't have the in your face resolution, but actually on the Zu that's a good thing (also everything is breaking in, so who knows in a month).
I too am eyeballing a PL pre. Buying from Upscale sure is reassuring re their service, warranty, etc.
But, maybe I'll go nuts on a primo SS like you did...let's keep in touch.
Decided to find a simple SS pre for short term, until I figured out. Bought a Pro-Ject DS pretty much randomly. Day 3 with that and it's a tiny little thing, working just fine. Zero noise. Simple credit card remote. Doesn't have the in your face resolution, but actually on the Zu that's a good thing (also everything is breaking in, so who knows in a month).
I too am eyeballing a PL pre. Buying from Upscale sure is reassuring re their service, warranty, etc.
But, maybe I'll go nuts on a primo SS like you did...let's keep in touch.