Emorrisiv, the PAS can drive our amps just fine!
There is a way to eliminate one coupling cap in the phono circuit. I usually build a new line stage as well- one that has no feedback. I usually retain the original power transformer (if the mods don't fit in the original chassis then you might as well start from scratch...). We also have a tiny high voltage regulator that does amazing things for the sound.
There are very few preamps that will sound better than a PAS if it is properly modified. Its kinda fun to have a giant-killer in the PAS guise :)
There is a way to eliminate one coupling cap in the phono circuit. I usually build a new line stage as well- one that has no feedback. I usually retain the original power transformer (if the mods don't fit in the original chassis then you might as well start from scratch...). We also have a tiny high voltage regulator that does amazing things for the sound.
There are very few preamps that will sound better than a PAS if it is properly modified. Its kinda fun to have a giant-killer in the PAS guise :)