Preamp Recommendation for Pass Aleph Amp

I agree with Driver, loved my Aleph 3 with the Aleph P and connect them using balanced interconnects, since you have that option with the O.

Could either one of you tell me the sonic signature of the Aleph P. What can be expected from the top to bottom of the spectrum.

What power cords and IC did you use.

What did the Balance give you over the RCA.
Generally speaking, I know Balance will give you a larger sound stage.

Thx

The Pass amps are optimized to work best balanced. The Pass Aleph O's have a lower than typical input impedance that won't compliment many tube pre's.

I had both the remote & non-remote version of these. I liked the remote version a tad bit more but the non-remote is a great piece too.

I would say the signature was still on the warm side of neutral but not as much as the Aleph amp. Cords-way too many to mention (over 75, as I was experimenting a lot!) but the standard design for the IC I settled on (and still use) is a solid core copper 20-22 gauge with very little sheathing/insulation. For the PC it didn't seem to matter that much, so I just used a basic 12 ga. copper wire w/gold ends.

The Doge 8 is easily the best preamp under $2,500. It lists at about $1,500 and is available from Pacific Valve. It also has a very good phono stage and is unbelievably well built and good looking.

Greg