Exploring Preamp options for the Pass XA25


Please feel free to share preamp options for the XA25. I presently have an Acoustic Research LS-3 and am not sure this is the perfect combination. The Pass Headphone preamp is one option that I'm considering. Tube preamps?
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dep 14.. the first thing is a remote control. I thought when I bought the Audio Research LS3 that I could do without a volume control.. nah. Presently I have Zu Omen.

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I mentioned this in your other thread but maybe check out the Truth preamp from Ed Schillings. It can come with remote and is compatible with just about any source and can drive anything. I have a preamp with unity gain but no remote so I'm considering getting a Truth myself to go with my Pass Aleph J.
     Hi Coach, With that budget you could get a Supratek Chardonney for $2000., or a Supratek Cabernet for $3000. Do a search here on audiogon and read about their pre's, LOTS of information about them! 
I have a Dual Cabernet that I plan on having a long time because it is so good I don't feel the need to improve that area of my system anymore.
They do come up used every so often, so I would keep an eye out if I were you.Good Luck, TISH