Having owned the Pass X-1 and Levinson 380, I can tell you that the Levinson isn't even close to the Pass sonically. It takes a few minutes to get used to the operating system of the Pass, but it is a very good preamp.
Which preamp........for sonic bliss????
I am presently redesigning a new system (as I plan to move into my new home I have decided to have fun with a new two channel system)
A little background.....my previous system was a great tube set-up (or great for me....maybe modest by others standards). Anyway it was Dunlavy SC-IIA Signatures (the 6' towers) with Cary CAD-50 MK II monoblocks, a Thor TA-1000 Mk II preamp and a host of other components (all of which will stay.....I'm just reworking speakers, preamp and amp).
Here'e the current system thus far.....Avalon Radian HC speakers and Krell FBP 200M monoblocks. I'm looking for a terrific preamp to drive everything. A few audiophile friends suggested I go with a solid state preamp to drive the Krells and Avalons appropriately.
Here's a couple of the contenders:
* Edge Signature 1
* Levinson 380
* Sim P-5
* Pass X-1
Would like to stay under $2,600 used ....by am open on price.
Has anyone heard the Edge (or comments on the other 'contenders')?
All other comments, thoughts and suggestions are welcome!
Many thanks,
Dave
A little background.....my previous system was a great tube set-up (or great for me....maybe modest by others standards). Anyway it was Dunlavy SC-IIA Signatures (the 6' towers) with Cary CAD-50 MK II monoblocks, a Thor TA-1000 Mk II preamp and a host of other components (all of which will stay.....I'm just reworking speakers, preamp and amp).
Here'e the current system thus far.....Avalon Radian HC speakers and Krell FBP 200M monoblocks. I'm looking for a terrific preamp to drive everything. A few audiophile friends suggested I go with a solid state preamp to drive the Krells and Avalons appropriately.
Here's a couple of the contenders:
* Edge Signature 1
* Levinson 380
* Sim P-5
* Pass X-1
Would like to stay under $2,600 used ....by am open on price.
Has anyone heard the Edge (or comments on the other 'contenders')?
All other comments, thoughts and suggestions are welcome!
Many thanks,
Dave