Tube Preamp vs Solid State

Hi Mapman, only one that I know that is reasonably priced at $49 is this one but it only has 2 inputs
[url]http://schiit.com/products/sys[/url]
If you PM me I can give you an alternative.

Cheers George

Map, have you seen this one? They're in the UK but have a 30-day trial:
http://www.tisburyaudio.co.uk

Goodpoint makes a passive pre around the 500-600 dollar mark

Yes that maybe better than the Schitt Mdemaio, at 10kohm also, but it has a not so useable 20 position switch smd resistor type VC, these can be a bit coarse, a 32 position would have been better.

But it's 6 x the price of the http://schiit.com/products/sys
which also has a 15 day return policy, maybe I should start doing this.

And I wonder what quality the input switching control is like as there are no internal pictures on the web to show it.

Cheers George

I am working in this world for over 16 years of time. I have
sold both. I have tested both and auditioned many as well. I
love a physical 3 dimensional stage with a small intimate
individual focus of instruments and voices. But.....the overall
sound is the msot important part of audio in general. I want and
love the full pallet of colours in the mid freq. as in real.

Pass Labs amps have the advantages of solid state, but the sound
of tubes. This is in my personal taste the best balance. When
you want an even more tube sound add a tube pre amp. I would
never choose for a tube power and pre amp. When you are aware of
the speed, dynamics and timing of a Pass Labs poweramp you
cannot go back. Because this part is essential for the absolute
sound in my personal opinion!